Living in Draper, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Draper · Census data 2020–2024
Draper has 20 residents with a median age of 20.5. The median household income is $66,250 (12% lower than the South Dakota median).
Draper is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Draper at a glance
- Population
- 20
- Median age
- 20.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $75,081
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
Is Draper a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the South Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Draper median household income
The median household income in Draper is $66,250 and the income per person is $17,275. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Draper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Renter-occupied
- 25%
- Vacant
- 55.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 5.00
55.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Draper has many vacation and second homes.
Draper demographics
- Population
- 20
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 50%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 4
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Draper ›
Education in Draper
20% of adults 25 and older in Draper have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Draper
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 37.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 37.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Draper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper | 20 | $66,250 | — | — |
| Murdo | 599 | $67,045 | $132,400 | $534 |
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | $162,500 | $813 |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
| Fort Pierre | 2,410 | $70,357 | $220,900 | $913 |
| Midland | 135 | $61,477 | $57,800 | — |
| Pierre | 13,948 | $77,672 | $230,700 | $983 |
| Belvidere | 114 | $50,469 | $17,500 | — |
| Oahe Acres | 399 | $78,750 | $277,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Draper, SD?
The median household income in Draper is $66,250, 12% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Draper, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the South Dakota median.
What is the median age in Draper?
The median age in Draper is 20.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Draper?
The unemployment rate in Draper is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Draper?
20% of adults in Draper have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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