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Rapid River

Michigan · 335 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 $30,000. Population has grown 32% since 2021. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

335
+32%vs 2021
vs 253 in 2021
2020 – 2024
265 / sq mi
+32%vs 2021
vs 200 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
51.8
−1%vs 2021
vs 52.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
21224527931334620202024Rapid River
2024223
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $36,250 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,875
−19%vs 2021
vs $25,805 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−9.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
32.3%
+15.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$104,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $82,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$401
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $284 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.6%
+15.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.6% in 2021
24.4% rent
3.5
+53%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(31)
Diversity Score26.9%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(307)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(43)
Diversity Score29.2%(98)
29
+9%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.8 min
+98%vs 2021
vs 23.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
54.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
26.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.8%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.7%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
14.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.8% in 2021
49.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
11.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Rapid River, Michigan?

Rapid River, Michigan has about 335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rapid River, Michigan earns about $30,000 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Rapid River, Michigan?

About 6.2% 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 32.3% of people in Rapid River, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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