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Drexel

Ohio · 2,057 residents · 2.184 sq mi
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Drexel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,785. Population has fallen 60% since 1990, a loss of 3,086 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,800. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,057
−60%since 1990
from 5,143 in 1990
1990 – 2024
942 / sq mi
−60%since 1990
from 2,355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
−1%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9872K3K4K6K1990201020202024Drexel
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,785
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,387 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,257
+37%since 1990
from $7,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.5%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$327
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.3
+17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(3,434)
Black32.9%(1,694)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(40)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score56.8%(2,920)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,261)
Black35.1%(721)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score59%(1,213)
59
+4%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel, Ohio?

Drexel, Ohio has about 2,057 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Drexel, Ohio?

The typical household in Drexel, Ohio earns about $20,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drexel, Ohio expensive?

In Drexel, Ohio, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel, Ohio?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drexel, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drexel, Ohio?

About 31.5% of people in Drexel, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drexel, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Drexel, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,086 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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