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Draper

Virginia · 320 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Draper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,350. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 140 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−30%vs 2011
vs 460 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 213 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+12%vs 2011
vs 39.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
262348435521607201020202024Draper
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,350
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,288 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,017
+67%vs 2011
vs $13,198 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+22.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.236
+38%vs 2011
vs 0.171 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $175,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−43.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.6% in 2011
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−42%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(298)
Black5.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(45)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 25.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
45.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
+19.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, Virginia?

Draper, Virginia has about 320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, Virginia?

The typical household in Draper, Virginia earns about $41,350 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 $120,000.

How educated are people in Draper, Virginia?

About 6.5% 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 31.7% of people in Draper, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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