Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Drexel, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,146

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%1,724

Hispanic/Latino

9%194

Two or More

4.6%98

Asian

2.6%56

Black

1.7%37

Other

1.5%32

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%88

High School Diploma

22.9%361

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%125

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%283

Associate's Degree

6.8%107

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%232

Master's Degree

5.3%83

Professional Degree

0.8%13

Doctorate

2.4%38

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,400

Median Renti

$590

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%623

Renter-Occupied

28%242

Total Units

940

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%3

$50K–$100K

15.9%99

$100K–$150K

13.2%82

$150K–$200K

13.8%86

$200K–$300K

35.5%221

$300K–$500K

20.1%125

$500K–$1M

1.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1%9

2000–2009

4.8%45

1990–1999

19.8%186

1980–1989

16.9%159

1970–1979

13.2%124

1960–1969

10.6%100

1950–1959

16.2%152

1940–1949

7.4%70

1939 or earlier

10.1%95

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.1%650

Utility Gas

16.6%144

Fuel Oil

3.2%28

Bottled/LP Gas

3%26

No Fuel

2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,992

Mean Household Incomei

$76,155

Per Capita Incomei

$32,950

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

13.7%

Labor Forcei

923

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%52

$10K–$15K

2.7%23

$15K–$20K

4.5%39

$20K–$25K

11.4%99

$25K–$30K

2%17

$30K–$35K

6.5%56

$35K–$40K

1.2%10

$40K–$45K

6.7%58

$45K–$50K

2.1%18

$50K–$60K

4%35

$60K–$75K

19.3%167

$75K–$100K

6.4%55

$100K–$125K

9.9%86

$125K–$150K

6.7%58

$150K–$200K

8.3%72

$200K+

2.3%20

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 830 homes99% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,992/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

60%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

40%

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

53% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

90% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1075%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

793

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

797

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

60(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured