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Draper

South Dakota · 44 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Draper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 78% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
−78%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−78%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
−50%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
438721051391990201020202024Draper
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,275
+27%since 2000
from $13,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.213
−48%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing37.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
55.6%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+68.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other30%(6)
Diversity Score67.5%(14)
Diversity Score
68
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.5%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−70.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2012
from 32.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, South Dakota?

Draper, South Dakota has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, South Dakota?

The typical household in Draper, South Dakota earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Draper, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Draper, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Draper, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Draper, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Draper, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Draper, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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