Drexel, Ohio facts for kids
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Drexel, Ohio
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Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,693 |
| • Density | 775.18/sq mi (299.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45417
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-22624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393399 |
Drexel is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one with its own local government. Drexel is located in Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio.
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About Drexel, Ohio
Drexel is part of Montgomery County, Ohio. It is close to the larger city of Dayton, Ohio. The community is part of the bigger Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Dayton and its surrounding towns and communities.
Where is Drexel Located?
Drexel covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within Drexel itself.
People in Drexel
The number of people living in Drexel changes over time. In the year 2020, the population was 1,693 people. This information comes from the official 2020 United States Census.
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 2,057 people living in Drexel. This means the population has decreased a bit since then. The community had 773 households at that time. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Who Lives in Drexel?
The people living in Drexel come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White or African American. There were also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. Some residents identified as being of two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in Drexel
In 2000, about 31% of the people in Drexel were under 18 years old. This means there were many children and teenagers. About 10% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Drexel was 32 years old. This shows it was a community with a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
