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Draper

Virginia · 291 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Draper has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,731. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 80 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−22%since 2019
from 371 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 172 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+5%since 2019
from 47.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
262348435521607201020202024Draper
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,731
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,591 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,372
−9%since 2019
from $34,361 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food17.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
5.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(343)
Black7.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(262)
Black2.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(24)
Diversity Score29.6%(86)
Diversity Score
30
+70%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+7%since 2019
from 45.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
Female
33.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, Virginia?

Draper, Virginia has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, Virginia?

The typical household in Draper, Virginia earns about $71,731 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 $163,800.

How educated are people in Draper, Virginia?

About 19.0% 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 9.6% 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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