Drakesboro, Kentucky
Drakesboro: Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Drakesboro is a city located in the county of Muhlenberg in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 515 and a population density of 354 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 494 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Drakesboro
| Population : | 494 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Muhlenberg County |
| Postal code : | 42337 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 1.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:41:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 340 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Drakesboro is located at 37°13'3"N 87°2'56"W (37.2175400, -87.0488800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Drakesboro decreased by 4.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 515 | - | census |
| 2011 | 515 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 512 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 510 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 509 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 508 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 508 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 503 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 500 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 498 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 494 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Schools in Drakesboro
College & universities near Drakesboro, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Drakesboro, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Drakesboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Drakesbor Post Office | Drakesboro (KY) | 42337 |
Other cities in Muhlenberg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muhlenberg County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead | 7,622 | County seat in Kentucky |
| Central City | 5,730 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Greenville | 4,153 | City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States |
| Powderly | 736 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bremen | 188 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| South Carrollton | 181 | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America |
