Draper, South Dakota facts for kids
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Draper, South Dakota
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Location in Jones County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jones |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 70.77/sq mi (27.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57531
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-17020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267357 |
Draper is a small town located in Jones County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a close-knit community. In 2020, about 46 people lived there.
Draper was officially started in 1906. It was named after C. A. Draper, who was an important person involved with the railroad at that time. The town was incorporated, meaning it became an official municipality, in 1910.
Where is Draper?
Draper is located in the central part of South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 1.68 square kilometers (or 0.65 square miles), and all of this area is land. It's a flat area, typical of the Great Plains region.
How Many People Live in Draper?
Draper is a very small town, and its population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 211 | — | |
| 1920 | 173 | −18.0% | |
| 1930 | 169 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 190 | 12.4% | |
| 1950 | 252 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 215 | −14.7% | |
| 1970 | 200 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 138 | −31.0% | |
| 1990 | 123 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 92 | −25.2% | |
| 2010 | 82 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −43.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Draper's Community in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 82 people living in Draper. These people made up 37 households, with 25 of them being families. Most people living in Draper were White.
The average age of people in Draper in 2010 was about 50.7 years old. This means many residents were adults. About 19.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 26.8% of the residents were 65 years or older. This shows that Draper is a town with a mix of ages, including many older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Draper (Dakota del Sur) para niños
