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Draper

Utah · 51,017 residents · 28.348 sq mi
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Draper is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,541. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 25,797 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $517,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,017
+102%since 2000
from 25,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,800 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+19%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K16K29K42K55K1990201020202024Draper
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,541
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,360
+104%since 2000
from $22,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,436
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+38%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(22,429)
Black1.4%(363)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,469)
Asian1.3%(326)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(5,166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(40,534)
Black1.3%(654)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(4,728)
Asian4.5%(2,281)
Other4.1%(2,106)
Diversity Score42.2%(21,547)
Diversity Score
42
+106%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, Utah?

Draper, Utah has about 51,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, Utah?

The typical household in Draper, Utah earns about $112,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Draper, Utah expensive?

In Draper, Utah, the median home is worth about $517,100, and the typical rent is about $1,436 a month.

How educated are people in Draper, Utah?

About 47.6% of adults age 25 and over in Draper, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Draper, Utah?

About 4.7% of people in Draper, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Draper, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Draper, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,760 residents, a change of about 603 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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