Drexel, Missouri
Drexel: City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
About
Drexel is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 965 and a population density of 135 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 950 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Drexel
| Population : | 950 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Cass County |
| Postal code : | 64742 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 816 |
| Area : | 7.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:11:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 133 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Drexel is located at 38°28'46"N 94°36'31"W (38.4794600, -94.6085700).
Drexel map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Drexel decreased by 1.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 965 | - | census |
| 2011 | 965 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 961 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 957 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 955 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 952 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 955 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 950 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 946 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 944 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 950 | 0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,869 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,578 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,015 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,610 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 78.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 863 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $133,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,119 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $433 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $785 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,585 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,302 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 274,414 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 761,194 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 524,691 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,669 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,826 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,682 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,976 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,080 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 643 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 158 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,695 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,597 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,385.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.15 |
Schools in Drexel
College & universities near Drexel, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417682 | Cass Career Center | Harrisonville (MO) | 64701-2024 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Drexel, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Drexel , Ohio Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio with a population of 2,076 people.
- Drexel , North Carolina human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 1,861 people.
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belton | 23,793 | City in Texas, USA |
| Raymore | 22,532 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Harrisonville | 10,086 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 8,740 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Peculiar | 5,660 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Garden City | 1,638 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Lake Winnebago | 1,370 | City in Missouri |
| Archie | 1,207 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Cleveland | 668 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Freeman | 491 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Creighton | 350 | Town in Missouri |
| East Lynne | 312 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Strasburg | 140 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |
| Gunn City | 123 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| West Line | 108 | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Lake Annette | 102 | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States |