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Rapids City

Illinois · 959 residents · 1.626 sq mi
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Rapids City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
+1%since 2000
from 953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+18%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7558489411K1K1990201020202024Rapids City
2024980
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,278
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,421
+40%since 2000
from $24,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(922)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score11.9%(115)
Diversity Score
12
+120%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapids City, Illinois?

Rapids City, Illinois has about 959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rapids City, Illinois?

The typical household in Rapids City, Illinois earns about $75,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rapids City, Illinois expensive?

In Rapids City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $135,100, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Rapids City, Illinois?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rapids City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rapids City, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Rapids City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rapids City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rapids City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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