City · Utah
Draper, Utah
Draper, city, mostly in Salt Lake County (93.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Utah County, Utah. Draper had 50,652 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,017 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 50,278 (±45). GEOID 4920120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
50,652
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,017 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,278 ±45
Median household income
$128,910
±$7,478 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$784,800
±$33,639 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,894
±$57 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Draper and what county is it in?
Draper is a city mostly in Salt Lake County (93.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Utah County, Utah. It covers 28.3 square miles of land, 1,800 residents per square mile in 2020.
Draper is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 47,733 | 93.6% |
| Utah County | 3,284 | 6.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Draper, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 50,652 people lived in Draper on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 51,017 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 50,278 (±45).
| Measure | Draper | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 50,278 ±45 | 1,196,523 | +2,278 |
| Households | 16,981 ±657 | 426,245 | +3,283 |
| Average household size | 2.87 ±0.11 | 2.77 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 17,448 ±618 | 449,662 | +2,982 |
Draper's population since 2000
From 25,220 in 2000 to 50,652 in 2025: up 100.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Draper as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Draper?
The median resident of Draper is 34.3 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 10.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.1%. 11.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Draper | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±1.6 | 34.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±1.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.0% ±1.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±1.6 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1% ±1.5 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.0% ±2.9 pts | 66.6% | −8.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | +2.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6% ±2.0 pts | 13.5% | +5.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.7% ±2.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5% ±0.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.9% ±2.4 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.2% ±1.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.4% ±2.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Draper earn?
Half of Draper's 16,981 households earn less than $128,910 a year (±$7,478), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $144,319 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,409 after inflation. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Draper | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,910 ±$7,478 | $97,494 | −$15,409 |
| Mean household income | $170,501 ±$9,348 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,193 ±$3,560 | $45,106 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.7 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±1.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Draper?
Owners occupy 68.6% of Draper's occupied homes and renters 31.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $784,800 by its owner (±$33,639). The median renter pays $1,894 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Draper | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $784,800 ±$33,639 | $525,700 | +$207,605 |
| Median gross rent | $1,894 ±$57 | $1,592 | +$153 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7% ±6.1 pts | 38.5% | +10.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,759 ±$121 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.6% ±2.7 pts | 66.1% | −11.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.4% ±2.7 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 17,448 ±618 | 449,662 | +2,982 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.9% ±2.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.9% ±2.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Draper building?
Builders took permits for 280 new housing units in Draper in 2025 (222 in single-family houses), 5.5 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Draper work and get to work?
65.4% of Draper's workers drive alone and 25.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Draper | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±2.3 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±2.7 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.3% ±2.9 pts | 19.7% | +13.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±1.1 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Draper?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Draper, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $88,860 (Tract 1128.25) to $185,694 (Tract 1128.28).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1128.21Salt Lake County | 7,223 | $173,984 |
| Tract 1128.16Salt Lake County | 6,156 | $128,997 |
| Tract 1128.23Salt Lake County | 5,376 | $98,533 |
| Tract 1128.30Salt Lake County | 4,853 | $113,365 |
| Tract 1128.28Salt Lake County | 4,839 | $185,694 |
| Tract 1128.31Salt Lake County | 4,387 | $147,917 |
| Tract 1128.25Salt Lake County | 6,234 | $88,860 |
| Tract 1128.29Salt Lake County | 3,252 | $100,556 |
| Tract 102.17Utah County | 8,014 | $198,105 |
| Tract 1128.24Salt Lake County | 5,300 | $94,430 |
| Tract 1128.15Salt Lake County | 4,970 | $204,286 |
| Tract 1128.05Salt Lake County | 4,939 | $139,205 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Draper) · Census block assignment files
How does Draper compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Draper is the 810th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Draper ranks 29th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 167 |
| Median household income | 29th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 14th | 167 |
| Median home value | 16th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 29th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 166 |
| Median age | 66th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 130th | 167 |
| Work from home | 14th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 167 |
Draper's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Draper with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Draper?
5 of the 57 figures for Draper on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Draper are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Draper.