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45%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
58%
Household income NAT. AVG.
79%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexDrakes BranchVirginiaNational
Income per capita$16,461$34,967$29,829
Median household income$23,125$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$40,625$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$13,750$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$41,071$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$0$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate1.0%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level36.9%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Drakes Branch is 45% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Drakes Branch is 58% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Drakes Branch is 79% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Drakes Branch is 144% higher than the national average

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      $15,415 $23,125 $46,250
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Drakes Branch median earnings by income bracket

      Drakes Branch employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry38.5%38.5%
      Manufacturing sector5.1%5.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services2.6%2.6%
      Public administration23.1%23.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities15.4%15.4%
      Education, health & social services10.3%10.3%
      Other5.1%5.1%

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      Drakes Branch, VA518$23,12558.2%

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      Source: The Drakes Branch, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).