Drakes Branch, VA is a small rural town located in Charlotte county with a population of 580 people. The population density is 119 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. This quaint town offers many year-round outdoor activities and organizations for locals to enjoy. Drakes Branch Community Park offers hiking trails, a playground, and picnic area as well as other recreational activities. Additionally there are several businesses in town such as Drake’s Branch Pharmacy, Barker’s Groceries & Feed Store, and more that cater to the needs of citizens. There are also local sporting events such as Little League baseball games at Draper Field that bring together members of the community. With beautiful nature trails, friendly businesses, and fun sporting events Drakes Branch is an ideal place to call home!
The population in Drakes Branch is 580. There are 140 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Drakes Branch is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Drakes Branch is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Drakes Branch
- 38.4% are married
- 8.2% are divorced
- 37.0% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Drakes Branch
- 42.8% are White
- 42.6% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander