Drexel
Town in Burke County, North Carolina
Drexel is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, with 1,760 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valdese, 2.0 miles E.
- 1,760residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,265 / sq mipopulation density
- 28619ZIP code
About Drexel
Drexel is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Drexel had a population of 1,760. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Drexel
- Median household income
- $61,992
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Median rent
- $590/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Drexel had 1,760 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi (488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Drexel at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,760 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7569° N, 81.6088° W |
| ZIP code | 28619 |
| Official website | ci.drexel.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3717860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Drexel
- Valdese2.0 mi E
- Rutherford College4.6 mi E
- Morganton5.2 mi W
- Connelly Springs6.3 mi E
- Salem6.5 mi SW
- Gamewell7.4 mi N
- Cajah's Mountain7.7 mi NE
- Sawmills8.5 mi NE
- Icard8.8 mi E
- Hudson9.3 mi NE
- Glen Alpine9.9 mi W
- Rhodhiss9.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Drexel
What county is Drexel in?
Drexel is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Drexel, NC?
1,760 people lived in Drexel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Drexel, NC?
The ZIP code of Drexel is 28619.
What is the elevation of Drexel?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Drexel?
Valdese (2.0 mi), Rutherford College (4.6 mi), Morganton (5.2 mi), Connelly Springs (6.3 mi), Salem (6.5 mi).
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