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Drexel

Ohio · 1,693 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 $32,267. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 364 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
−18%since 2000
from 2,057 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
775 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9872K3K4K6K1990201020202024Drexel
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,267
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,213
+39%since 2000
from $10,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−45%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,261)
Black35.1%(721)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(1,213)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(759)
Black42.7%(723)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(108)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.6%(77)
Diversity Score74.9%(1,268)
Diversity Score
75
+27%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drexel, Ohio?

Drexel, Ohio has about 1,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drexel, Ohio?

The typical household in Drexel, Ohio earns about $32,267 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 $39,700, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Drexel, Ohio?

About 7.8% 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 14.7% 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 3,450 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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