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Rapids

New York · 1,584 residents · 3.644 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,900.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
+17%since 2000
from 1,356 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9501K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rapids
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$36,636
+88%since 2000
from $19,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
11.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,439)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(38)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(180)
Diversity Score
11
+169%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rapids, New York?

Rapids, New York has about 1,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rapids, New York expensive?

In Rapids, New York, the median home is worth about $118,900.

How educated are people in Rapids, New York?

About 25.6% 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 15.1% 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 347 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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