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Drexel, OH

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Population

1,751

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

802

ZIP codes

0

Drexel and its ZIP codes

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Drexel at a glance

  • Drexel is about 2.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $32,094, 55% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,800 (70% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,109 a month.

Local data for Drexel, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Drexel, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$32,094

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$63,800

Median rent

$1,109/mo

Homeownership

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

16.1%

Median age

26.8

Average commute

19.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (71), German Americans (47), Scottish Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Drexel.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,788

251,925 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,796

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.1B

FY 2026, $9,584 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Drexel, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.6%
  • Carpooled0.7%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.7%

Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Drexel, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

907

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

946

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 20°F

41.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Drexel, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.7%

U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

21.6%

U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Cities near Drexel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TrotwoodCity3.9 mi30.5
MoraineCity4 mi9.3
Fort McKinleyCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.3
West CarrolltonCity5.3 mi6.4
New LebanonVillage5.4 mi2
DaytonCity5.9 mi55.8
ShilohCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.9
OakwoodCity6.6 mi2.2
MiamisburgCity7.4 mi12.3
ClaytonCity7.7 mi18.5
KetteringCity7.7 mi18.7
FarmersvilleVillage8.2 mi0.7
GermantownCity8.2 mi4.2
EnglewoodCity8.7 mi6.6
BrookvilleCity9.7 mi4.1
RiversideCity9.9 mi9.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Drexel, OH in?
Drexel is in Montgomery County, Ohio.
What is the population of Drexel, OH?
About 1,751 people live in Drexel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Drexel?
Nearby places include Trotwood (3.9 mi), Moraine (4 mi), Fort McKinley (5.1 mi), West Carrollton (5.3 mi), New Lebanon (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023