Drakes Branch, Virginia facts for kids
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Drakes Branch, Virginia
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Location of Drakes Branch, Virginia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Virginia | |
| County | Charlotte | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 530 | |
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501 | |
| • Density | 121.07/sq mi (46.75/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
23937
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| Area code | 434 | |
| FIPS code | 51-23376 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1465943 | |
Drakes Branch is a small town located in Charlotte County, Virginia, in the United States. In 2010, about 530 people lived there.
Geography of Drakes Branch
Drakes Branch is found in the southeastern part of Charlotte County. Important roads like Virginia State Route 47 pass through the town. This road connects Drakes Branch to nearby towns. For example, it leads north about 5 miles (8 km) to Charlotte Court House, which is the county seat. It also goes southeast about 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 15. Another road, Virginia State Route 59, meets Route 47 in the northern part of town. It goes northeast about 8 miles (13 km) to Keysville.
The town covers an area of about 10.7 square kilometers (4.14 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Drakes Branch has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1910 | 703 | — | |
| 1920 | 660 | −6.1% | |
| 1930 | 583 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 438 | −24.9% | |
| 1950 | 410 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 759 | 85.1% | |
| 1970 | 702 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 617 | −12.1% | |
| 1990 | 565 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 504 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 530 | 5.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 501 | −5.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 504 people living in Drakes Branch. These people lived in 231 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 134 of these households were families.
The town's population was made up of different groups. About 59% of the people were White, and about 40% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Drakes Branch in 2000 was 44 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, about 20% of the people were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Drakes Branch para niños
