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Drakes Branch

Virginia · 530 residents · 4.138 sq mi
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Drakes Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 70% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

530
+5%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
128 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.1
+3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3895276668049421990201020202024Drakes Branch
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,417
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,547
+18%since 2000
from $15,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$106,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$356
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $853
31.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
30.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.8
+131%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(293)
Black39.9%(201)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(317)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(274)
Black43.6%(231)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(22)
Diversity Score69%(365)
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
51.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
22.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

Drakes Branch, Virginia has about 530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

The typical household in Drakes Branch, Virginia earns about $18,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drakes Branch, Virginia expensive?

In Drakes Branch, Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Drakes Branch, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

About 15.0% of people in Drakes Branch, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drakes Branch, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Drakes Branch, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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