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Drakesboro

Kentucky · 515 residents · 0.552 sq mi
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Drakesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,380. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,500. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−18%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893814745666581990201020202024Drakesboro
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,380
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,799
+12%since 2000
from $10,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(558)
Black9.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(147)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(464)
Black8.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score27.5%(141)
Diversity Score
27
+17%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

Drakesboro, Kentucky has about 515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

The typical household in Drakesboro, Kentucky earns about $30,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drakesboro, Kentucky expensive?

In Drakesboro, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drakesboro, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

About 27.5% of people in Drakesboro, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drakesboro, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Drakesboro, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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