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 |
| Altitude : | 384 feet / 117 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:37:53 (17th November 2024) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.72% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Schools in Drakes Branch
College & universities near Drakes Branch, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232256 | Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney (VA) | 23943-0128 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Drakes Branch, VA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
