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Drayton, ND


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Drayton, North Dakota

Drayton, North Dakota, in Pembina county, is 118 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 309 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 913 people in the city.

The People and Families of Drayton

In Drayton, about 62% of adults are married. In Drayton, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Drayton had a median family income of $46,484. Drayton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class.

Drayton Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Drayton is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Drayton, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Drayton than other cities.

High Points

Drayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDrayton Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDrayton Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Drayton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Drayton Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Drayton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Drayton, ND

Comparing Drayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Senior Citizens84
Age of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times104
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built55
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