Draper, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 348, Draper's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Draper is a small community located in Virginia, within Pulaski County. The total population is 348. It ranks as the 522nd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Draper is 57.1 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 5.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Draper is $58,963. This is 37% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Draper, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $157,900. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Draper is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Draper has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.3% vs 58.4%).

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Draper, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.