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Rapids

New York · 1,636 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Rapids is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,969. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,300. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,636
+21%since 2000
from 1,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
449 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rapids
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,969
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,523
+67%since 2000
from $19,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,555)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other3.9%(65)
Diversity Score17.4%(284)
Diversity Score
17
+312%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapids, New York?

Rapids, New York has about 1,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rapids, New York earns about $70,969 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 $125,300, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Rapids, New York?

About 38.4% 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 13.7% 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 399 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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