Draper, UT Demographics

A map of Draper's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	38,733	40,534	77.0%	79.5%
Hispanic	4,076	4,728	8.1%	9.3%
Asian	3,114	2,281	6.2%	4.5%
Multiracial	2,613	2,105	5.2%	4.1%
Black	891	654	1.8%	1.3%
Native American/Other	851	715	1.7%	1.4%

Draper, Utah has an estimated population of 50,278, a slight decrease from the 51,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Draper, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Draper has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Draper, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Draper is ranked the 17th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Draper was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Draper's White Population

38,733 residents of Draper, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Draper is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Draper ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Draper's population has decreased from 79.5% to 77.0%.

Draper is more White than neighboring White City metro township (76.6% White). Draper is less White than neighboring Sandy (77.9% White), Bluffdale (82.8% White), Lehi (80.7% White), and Alpine (87.8% White).

Draper's Black Population

891 residents of Draper, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Draper is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Draper ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Black residents' share of Draper's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Draper is more Black than neighboring Sandy (0.5% Black), Bluffdale (0.6% Black), Lehi (0.6% Black), and Alpine (0.5% Black). Draper is less Black than neighboring White City metro township (3.7% Black).

Draper's Asian Population

3,114 residents of Draper, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Draper is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Draper ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Asian residents' share of Draper's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.2%.

Draper is more Asian than neighboring White City metro township (0.5% Asian), Sandy (3.6% Asian), Bluffdale (0.7% Asian), Lehi (2.5% Asian), and Alpine (1.4% Asian).

Draper's Hispanic Population

4,076 residents of Draper, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Draper is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Draper ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Draper's population has decreased from 9.3% to 8.1%.

Draper is more Hispanic than neighboring Alpine (5.9% Hispanic). Draper is less Hispanic than neighboring White City metro township (10.2% Hispanic), Sandy (11.4% Hispanic), Bluffdale (9.1% Hispanic), and Lehi (9.4% Hispanic).

Draper's Native American/Other Population

851 residents of Draper, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Draper is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Draper ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Draper's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Draper is more Native American/Other than neighboring White City metro township (1.3% Native American/Other), Bluffdale (1.6% Native American/Other), Lehi (1.6% Native American/Other), and Alpine (0.5% Native American/Other). Draper is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandy (2.1% Native American/Other).

Draper's Multiracial Population

2,613 residents of Draper, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Draper is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Draper ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Draper's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Draper's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

Draper is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandy (4.5% Multiracial), and Alpine (3.9% Multiracial). Draper is less Multiracial than neighboring White City metro township (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.