Draper town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Draper town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Jones County. The total population is 20. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Draper town is 49.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Draper town is $68,750. This is 5% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Draper town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 100.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Draper town, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.