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Drexel

Missouri · 965 residents · 2.727 sq mi
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Drexel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,328. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
965
−11%since 2000
from 1,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7678841K1K1K1990201020202024Drexel
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,328
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,760
+9%since 2000
from $17,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$293
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,067)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(933)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(46)
Diversity Score14.9%(144)
Diversity Score
15
+366%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel, Missouri?

Drexel, Missouri has about 965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drexel, Missouri?

The typical household in Drexel, Missouri earns about $36,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drexel, Missouri expensive?

In Drexel, Missouri, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel, Missouri?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drexel, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drexel, Missouri?

About 14.4% of people in Drexel, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drexel, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Drexel, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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