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Drakes Branch, VA

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Population
519
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
376 ft
Median Home Value
$111,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$569/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$25,938
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Drakes Branch

Drakes Branch is a quiet, small-town community in south-central Virginia with a population of around 500 residents. Originally founded as a railroad stop alongside Twitty’s Creek, the town offers a relaxed, rural pace surrounded by scenic woods and rolling farmland. Route 47 runs straight through town, giving locals a quick five-mile drive north to the county seat at Charlotte Court House or an easy trip over to Keysville for everyday shopping and dining.

2017 06 27 15 09 32 View north along Virginia State Route 47 (Le Grande Avenue) at Gregory Lane in Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia

For anyone considering a move to Charlotte County, Drakes Branch provides an affordable, laid-back setting with plenty of room to spread out. Families in the area are served by the county school system, with children attending Eureka Elementary, Central Middle, and Randolph-Henry High School. With its historic roots, quiet side streets, and friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere, the town is a great fit for anyone looking for peaceful country living.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.4rating

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