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Rapid City

Michigan · 1,352 residents · 5.408 sq mi
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Rapid City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,225. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,900. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,352
−14%vs 2011
vs 1,566 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
250 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 290 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+26%vs 2011
vs 34.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,225
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,424 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,500
+7%vs 2011
vs $14,444 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.362 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $95,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $913 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−30.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−8%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(47)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score9.3%(145)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,278)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score4.4%(59)
Diversity Score
4
−53%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 26.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
45.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapid City, Michigan?

Rapid City, Michigan has about 1,352 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rapid City, Michigan?

The typical household in Rapid City, Michigan earns about $35,225 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rapid City, Michigan expensive?

In Rapid City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Rapid City, Michigan?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rapid City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rapid City, Michigan?

About 39.3% of people in Rapid City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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