Drexel, North Carolina facts for kids
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Drexel, North Carolina
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Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
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| • Total | 1,760 |
| • Density | 1,273.52/sq mi (491.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28619
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-17860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406396 |
Drexel is a small town located in Burke County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,760 people lived there. Drexel is part of a larger area called the Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes the cities of Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton.
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About Drexel, North Carolina
Drexel is found in the eastern part of Burke County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of Morganton. Morganton is the main city in Burke County.
Size of Drexel
The United States Census Bureau says that Drexel covers a total area of about 1.38 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Drexel
The number of people living in Drexel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 392 | — | |
| 1930 | 781 | 99.2% | |
| 1940 | 681 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 988 | 45.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,146 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,431 | 24.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,392 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,746 | 25.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,938 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,858 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,760 | −5.3% | |
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Drexel's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 1,760 people lived in Drexel. There were 788 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 465 were families.
Most people in Drexel are White, making up over 81% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American people, Asian people, and Hispanic or Latino people. There are also people from Native American backgrounds and those who identify with more than one race.
See also
In Spanish: Drexel (Carolina del Norte) para niños
