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CITY · 2020 ACS

Rapid City

Michigan · 1,357 residents · 5.408 sq mi
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Rapid City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,262. Population has declined 9% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $161,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,357
−9%since 2019
from 1,493 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 276 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+6%since 2019
from 43.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Rapid City
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,262
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,952 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,240
−9%since 2019
from $26,747 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $138,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $729 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,377)
Black1.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(36)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other3.3%(50)
Diversity Score18.4%(275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,240)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(29)
Diversity Score12.3%(168)
Diversity Score
12
−33%since 2019
from 18 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−13%since 2019
from 24.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapid City, Michigan?

Rapid City, Michigan has about 1,357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rapid City, Michigan earns about $55,262 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 $161,000, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Rapid City, Michigan?

About 10.7% 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 20.0% of people in Rapid City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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