Drexel, NC is a small town with a population of 1,692 people and a population density of 1,347 people per square mile. Located in Burke County, North Carolina, Drexel is known for its many year-round outdoor activities and organizations. For those looking to explore the outdoors there are 3 nature parks nearby: Lake James State Park, South Mountains State Park, and Lake Rhodhiss. Additionally, the broader region of Burke County offers more outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, camping and hiking.
Drexel also provides local businesses that cater to its residents and visitors alike. Popular local attractions include The Log Cabin Steak House & Saloon which serves classic steakhouse favorites to diners; Mudpuppy's Tub & Scrub which provides car wash services; Baehr’s Market which specializes in locally sourced produce; B&F Wrecker Service which offers 24-hour emergency roadside assistance; and Kilby's Pharmacy which carries a variety of over-the-counter items.
The town of Drexel also hosts several community organizations that bring the small town together such as the Lions Club charity organization and the Drexel Community Historical Society which works to preserve Drexel's history through exhibits and events. As for sporting events, Drexel High School proudly hosts their football games at Eagles Field each fall season while Little Eagle Field holds regular youth baseball tournaments throughout spring and summer months.
The population in Drexel is 1,692. There are 1,224 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Drexel is 47.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Drexel is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Drexel
- 48.3% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 32.7% are married with children
- 14.0% have children, but are single
Race in Drexel
- 87.7% are White
- 3.9% are Black
- 4.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander