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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rapids

New York · 1,356 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Rapids has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,356
+10%since 1990
from 1,237 in 1990
1990 – 2024
372 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+22%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9501K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rapids
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,813
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,485
+92%since 1990
from $10,126 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$488
US average: $602
92.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.7% in 1990
7.8% rent
1.5
−51%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,321)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(57)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapids, New York?

Rapids, New York has about 1,356 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rapids, New York earns about $38,813 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 $57,400, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Rapids, New York?

About 12.9% 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 7.0% 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 119 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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