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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rapid Valley

South Dakota · 5,968 residents · 6.468 sq mi
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Rapid Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,265. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,075 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,800. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,968
−15%vs 2000
vs 7,043 in 2000
1990 – 2024
923 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 30.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Rapid Valley
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,265
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,816 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,675
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,841 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$406
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $512 in 2000
US average: $450
80.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
1.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(6,300)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(177)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(670)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,543)
Black1.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3%(181)
Asian0.9%(55)
Other5.1%(307)
Diversity Score23%(1,372)
23
+142%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.4%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+73%vs 2000
vs 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

Rapid Valley, South Dakota has about 5,968 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

The typical household in Rapid Valley, South Dakota earns about $25,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rapid Valley, South Dakota expensive?

In Rapid Valley, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rapid Valley, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

About 8.0% of people in Rapid Valley, South Dakota 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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