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Rapids

New York · 1,655 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Rapids is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $294,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 182%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,655
+22%since 2000
from 1,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+28%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rapids
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,875
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,795
+197%since 2000
from $19,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+13%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration25.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,700
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+64%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rapids on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,321)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,489)
Black2.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(96)
Diversity Score23.3%(385)
Diversity Score
23
+452%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapids, New York?

Rapids, New York has about 1,655 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rapids, New York?

The typical household in Rapids, New York earns about $121,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rapids, New York expensive?

In Rapids, New York, the median home is worth about $294,700.

How educated are people in Rapids, New York?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rapids, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rapids, New York?

About 5.0% of people in Rapids, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rapids, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rapids, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 418 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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