What is the population of Drakes Branch?

The population of Drakes Branch, VA is 492.

Where is Drakes Branch located?

Drakes Branch, VA is located at latitude 36.9929300 and longitude -78.6011100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Drakes Branch?

The area of Drakes Branch, VA is 10.697865 km².

What is the elevation of Drakes Branch?

Drakes Branch, VA has an elevation of 115 meters (377 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Drakes Branch in?

Drakes Branch, VA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Drakes Branch in?

Drakes Branch is in the state of Virginia, United States.

What county is Drakes Branch, VA in?

Drakes Branch is in Charlotte County, Virginia.

How has the population of Drakes Branch changed?

The population of Drakes Branch, VA has decreased from 530 (2010) to 492 (2020), a change of -7.2%.

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Drakes Branch, Virginia

Drakes Branch: town of the United States

About

Drakes Branch is a town located in the county of Charlotte in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 530 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 492 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Drakes Branch

Population	492 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Virginia (United States)
County	Charlotte County
Postal code	23937
Phone Area Codes	434
Area	10.7 km²
Latitude & Longitude	36.9929,-78.6011
Altitude	384 feet / 117 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	03:33:39 (17th April 2026)
Density	46 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-7.72% (2010-2020)
Weather	92℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Drakes Branch is located at 36°59'35"N 78°36'4"W (36.9929300, -78.6011100).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Drakes Branch decreased by 7.72% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	530	-	census
2011	529	-0.19%	estimation process
2012	525	-0.76%	estimation process
2013	519	-1.16%	estimation process
2014	514	-0.97%	estimation process
2015	514	0%	estimation process
2016	512	-0.39%	estimation process
2017	510	-0.39%	estimation process
2018	504	-1.19%	estimation process
2019	501	-0.6%	estimation process
2020	492	-1.83%	estimation process

Drakes Branch zip code is 23937. County name: Charlotte, County fips: 51037

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Drakes Branch, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
232256	Hampden-Sydney College	Hampden-Sydney (VA)	23943-0128

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Drakes Branch, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
LYH	Kemper Street station	825 Kemper St	RAIL
DAN	Danville	677 Craghead St.	RAIL
PTB	Petersburg station	3516 South Street	RAIL
DNC	Durham	400 W. Chapel Hill Street	RAIL
CVS	Charlottesville Union Station	810 West Main St	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Drakes Branch.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Drakes Branch Post Office	Drakes Branch (VA)	23937

Other cities in Charlotte County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charlotte County , VA.

City Name	Population	Title
Keysville	776	Town in Charlotte County, Virginia, United States
Charlotte Court House	507	Town of the United States
Phenix	211	Town of Virginia, the United States