Drexel, North Carolina
Drexel: Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Drexel is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,858 and a population density of 519 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,861 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Drexel
| Population : | 1,861 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Burke County |
| Postal code : | 28619 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 3.58 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:46:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 520 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Drexel is located at 35°45'28"N 81°36'15"W (35.7579100, -81.6042600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Drexel
Demographics
The population of Drexel increased by 0.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,858 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,882 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,872 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,856 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,851 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,853 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,854 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,854 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,856 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,854 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,861 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Drexel
1 Drexel Community Fair
700 S Main St, Drexel, NC 28619, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Drexel
1 City Hall
202 Church St, Drexel, NC 28619 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18284377421 🔗 Url
Schools in Drexel
College & universities near Drexel, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
| 198923 | McDowell Technical Community College | Marion (NC) | 28752-8728 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Drexel, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Drexel
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel Post Office | Drexel (NC) | 28619 |
| Vald Post Office | Valdese (NC) | 28690 |
| Rutherford Colleg Post Office | Rutherford College (NC) | 28671 |
| Connelly Spring Post Office | Connelly Springs (NC) | 28612 |
| Morganton Post Office | Morganton (NC) | 28655 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Drexel , Ohio Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio with a population of 2,076 people.
- Drexel , Missouri City in Cass County, Missouri, United States with a population of 950 people.
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 16,625 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States |
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Salem | 2,218 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Connelly Springs | 1,648 | Town in North Carolina |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
| Rutherford College | 1,300 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Drexel distances to largest North Carolina cities
