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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rapids

New York · 1,237 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $66,600. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,237
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
339 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.3
−18%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9501K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rapids
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,126
−48%vs 2000
vs $19,485 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
96.7%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
3.0
+105%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.8%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rapids, New York?

Rapids, New York has about 1,237 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rapids, New York earns about $22,000 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 $66,600.

How educated are people in Rapids, New York?

About 6.4% 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 6.1% of people in Rapids, New York 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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