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Drakes Branch

Virginia · 533 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 $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $117,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 70% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+6%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+2%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895276668049421990201020202024Drakes Branch
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,461
+5%since 2000
from $15,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
41.8% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+104%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(254)
Black41.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(21)
Diversity Score71.3%(380)
Diversity Score
71
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

Drakes Branch, Virginia has about 533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drakes Branch, Virginia earns about $23,125 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Drakes Branch, Virginia?

About 11.7% 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 36.9% 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 16 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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