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Draper

South Dakota · 82 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Draper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $111,300. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 202%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−11%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
+23%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
438721051391990201020202024Draper
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,404
+35%since 2000
from $13,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction42.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−61.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+136%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+111%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
33.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, South Dakota?

Draper, South Dakota has about 82 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Draper, South Dakota earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Draper, South Dakota expensive?

In Draper, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $111,300.

How educated are people in Draper, South Dakota?

About 9.1% 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 3.7% 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 46 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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