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Draper

Virginia · 348 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Draper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,963. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 110 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,900. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−24%since 2023
from 458 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+3%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
262348435521607201020202024Draper
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,963
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,835 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,493
−21%since 2023
from $30,812 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
+27%since 2023
from 0.203 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade49.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information30.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(24)
Diversity Score12.4%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(20)
Diversity Score13.5%(47)
Diversity Score
14
+9%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
43.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
Female
32.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
40.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, Virginia?

Draper, Virginia has about 348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, Virginia?

The typical household in Draper, Virginia earns about $58,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Draper, Virginia expensive?

In Draper, Virginia, the median home is worth about $157,900.

How educated are people in Draper, Virginia?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Draper, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Draper, Virginia?

About 3.2% of people in Draper, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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