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Rapid River

Michigan · 223 residents · 1.262 sq mi
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Rapid River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,500. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−3%since 2023
from 230 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 182 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−3%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
21224527931334620202024Rapid River
2024223
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,375 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,193
+9%since 2023
from $26,803 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+5%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$99
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−11%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.8%(41)
Diversity Score36.6%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(26)
Diversity Score25.7%(57)
Diversity Score
26
−30%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−2%since 2023
from 28.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Female
49.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapid River, Michigan?

Rapid River, Michigan has about 223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rapid River, Michigan earns about $51,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rapid River, Michigan expensive?

In Rapid River, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Rapid River, Michigan?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rapid River, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rapid River, Michigan?

About 9.9% of people in Rapid River, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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