Drakesboro, KY

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2023 Population
586
19.3% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
42.2
1.17% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
37.2%
3.78% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$41,500
4.64% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$76,900
2.53% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
177
12% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Drakesboro, KY had a population of 586 people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $41,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Drakesboro, KY grew from 491 to 586, a 19.3% increase and its median household income grew from $39,659 to $41,500, a 4.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Drakesboro, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.85%), White (Hispanic) (5.29%), Other (Hispanic) (4.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.1%).

None of the households in Drakesboro, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Drakesboro, KY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Drakesboro, KY was $76,900, and the homeownership rate was 87.9%.

Most people in Drakesboro, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Drakesboro, KY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Drakesboro, KY is home to a population of 586 people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.853% of Drakesboro, KY residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 9.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (452 people) in Drakesboro, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 31 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Drakesboro, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Drakesboro, KY was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Drakesboro, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    452 ± 225
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    46 ± 64
  3. White (Hispanic)
    31 ± 43
13.5%
Hispanic Population
79 people

In 2023, there were 9.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (452 people) in Drakesboro, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 31 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.5% of the people in Drakesboro, KY are hispanic (79 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Drakesboro, KY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    28,651 ± 4,142 people
  2. Cuba
    14,970 ± 2,999 people
  3. India
    12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.853%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5 people

As of 2023, 0.853% of Drakesboro, KY residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Drakesboro, KY was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    8 ± 20
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    3 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 23

Drakesboro, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Drakesboro, KY employs 177 people. The largest industries in Drakesboro, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (58 people), Manufacturing (39 people), and Retail Trade (18 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($82,596), Construction ($45,417), and Retail Trade ($35,000).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

177
2023 Value
± 96
12%
1 Year growth
± 66.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Drakesboro, KY grew at a rate of 12%, from 158 employees to 177 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Drakesboro, KY, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (31 people), Production Occupations (25 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Drakesboro, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

177
2023 Value
± 96
12%
1 Year growth
± 66.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Drakesboro, KY grew at a rate of 12%, from 158 employees to 177 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Drakesboro, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (58 people), Manufacturing (39 people), and Retail Trade (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Drakesboro, KY, though some of these residents may live in Drakesboro, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,667
Median earning men ± $30,356
$14,613
Median earning women ± $13,474

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($83,269), Construction ($45,417), and Retail Trade ($28,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($36,875) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($14,412).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Drakesboro, KY was $76,900 in 2023, which is 0.253 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $75,000 to $76,900, a 2.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Drakesboro, KY is 87.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Drakesboro, KY have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Drakesboro, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$76,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$12,684
$160
Median Property Taxes
±$56

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Drakesboro, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

87.9%
Homeownership
2023
69%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 87.9% of the housing units in Drakesboro, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.7%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 9607
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$41,500
Median Household Income
± $25,980
182
Number of Households
± 63

In 2023, the median household income of the 182 households in Drakesboro, KY grew to $41,500 from the previous year's value of $39,659.

The following chart displays the households in Drakesboro, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Drakesboro, KY is from Kentucky.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.74%)

In 2023, 83.6% of workers in Drakesboro, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (2.74%).

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Drakesboro, KY have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Drakesboro, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Drakesboro, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Drakesboro, KY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

37.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Drakesboro, KY (218 out of 586 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Drakesboro, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Drakesboro, KY has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 38.2% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 4.95% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muhlenberg County, KY see 2538 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.72% increase from the previous year (2356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1335 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,538 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muhlenberg County, KY

Primary care physicians in Muhlenberg County, KY see an average of 2,538 patients per year. This represents a 7.72% increase from the previous year (2,356 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Muhlenberg County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 45.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.46%
Uninsured
29.9%
Employer Coverage
38.2%
Medicaid
19.8%
Medicare
4.95%
Non-Group
1.71%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Drakesboro, KY grew by 21.9% from 4.48% to 5.46%.

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