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Drakesboro

Kentucky · 481 residents · 0.552 sq mi
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Drakesboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−23%since 2000
from 627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893814745666581990201020202024Drakesboro
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,219
+121%since 2000
from $10,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(447)
Black3.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(59)
Diversity Score
12
−48%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

Drakesboro, Kentucky has about 481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

The typical household in Drakesboro, Kentucky earns about $51,250 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Drakesboro, Kentucky?

About 0.3% 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 10.8% 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 118 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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