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Drayton, ND
City in Pembina County, North Dakota.
Population
763
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,159
ZIP codes
0
Drayton and its ZIP codes
Drayton at a glance
- Drayton is about 102 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 75th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $70,250, 8% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 (57% below North Dakota) and median rent is $495 a month.
Local data for Drayton, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Drayton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,250
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$495/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (137), German Americans (109), Polish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pembina County. PPP loans are for Drayton.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, +2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,917
3,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,020
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $18,633 per person
How people get to work
Drayton, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Drayton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
75
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Drayton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Drayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| St. ThomasCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Donaldson, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Kennedy, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| GraftonCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Stephen, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| NashCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Hallock, MNCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| MintoCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| HoopleCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| HamiltonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Argyle, MNCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| CrystalCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Canton City (Hensel)City | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Oslo, MNCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| ArdochCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Drayton, ND in?
- Drayton is in Pembina County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Drayton, ND?
- About 763 people live in Drayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Drayton?
- Nearby places include Auburn (12 mi), St. Thomas (13 mi), Donaldson, MN (13 mi), Kennedy, MN (14 mi), Grafton (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023