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Draper, VA
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Population
348
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
161
ZIP codes
0
Draper and its ZIP codes
Draper at a glance
- Draper is 27% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Draper, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Draper.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -5.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,741
13,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,581 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Draper, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Draper, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Draper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HiwasseeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.1 |
| PulaskiTown | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| AllisoniaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.3 |
| DublinTown | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Max MeadowsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RadfordCity | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MechanicsburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| ParrottCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Draper, VA in?
- Draper is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Draper, VA?
- About 348 people live in Draper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Draper?
- Nearby places include Hiwassee (3.6 mi), Pulaski (3.7 mi), Allisonia (4.8 mi), Dublin (7 mi), Snowville (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023