Rapid City, MI

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Rapid City Overview

1,196
TOTAL POPULATION
558
MALE POPULATION
638
FEMALE POPULATION
87.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,801
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,804
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,611
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
504
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rapid City Zip Codes

Rapid City Area Codes

Race in Rapid City

The most populous races in Rapid City are White / Caucasian (1,151 | 96.2%), Hispanic or Latino (51 | 4.3%), and Two or more Races (17 | 1.4%).
Race in Rapid City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino514.3%
Native / Alaskan121.0%
White / Caucasian1,15196.2%
Two or more Races171.4%
Some other Race161.3%
Total1,196100.0%

Ancestry in Rapid City

The most populous ancestries reported in Rapid City are German (342 | 28.6%), English (162 | 13.6%), American (130 | 10.9%), Irish (124 | 10.4%), and French (90 | 7.5%), together accounting for 70.9% of all Rapid City residents.
Ancestry in Rapid City
Ancestry# Population% Population
American13010.9%
Arab70.6%
Eastern European40.3%
English16213.6%
European443.7%
French907.5%
French Canadian60.5%
German34228.6%
Greek60.5%
Hungarian161.3%
Irish12410.4%
Italian262.2%
Mexican433.6%
Navajo80.7%
Northern European60.5%
Norwegian30.3%
Ottawa121.0%
Polish615.1%
Romanian40.3%
Russian50.4%
Scandinavian211.8%
Scotch-Irish221.8%
Scottish726.0%
Spanish80.7%
Swedish151.3%
Syrian70.6%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in Rapid City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rapid City came from , and Canada (6 | 0.5%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Rapid City residents.
Immigrants in Rapid City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada60.5%
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Sex and Age in Rapid City

Sex and Age in Rapid City

The most populous age groups in Rapid City are 70 to 74 Years (92 | 16.5%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (84 | 13.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rapid City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (1.4%)44 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years10 (1.8%)52 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years45 (8.1%)28 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years28 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years20 (3.6%)7 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years36 (6.5%)50 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years22 (3.9%)37 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years55 (9.9%)44 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years9 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years16 (2.9%)18 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years12 (2.1%)67 (10.5%)
55 to 59 Years28 (5.0%)50 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years85 (15.2%)60 (9.4%)
65 to 69 Years46 (8.2%)30 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years92 (16.5%)84 (13.2%)
75 to 79 Years32 (5.7%)45 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years14 (2.5%)10 (1.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (1.9%)
Total558 (100.0%)638 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rapid City

Median Family Size in Rapid City

The median family size in Rapid City is 2.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (326 | 87.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15 | 4.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rapid City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple326 (87.2%)2.67
Single Male/Father15 (4.0%)1.80
Single Female/Mother33 (8.8%)2.18
Total Families374 (100.0%)2.59

Median Household Size in Rapid City

The median household size in Rapid City is 2.21 persons per household, with married-couple households (326 | 60.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.67 persons per household. non-family households (168 | 31.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rapid City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple326 (60.2%)2.67
Single Male/Father15 (2.8%)2.33
Single Female/Mother33 (6.1%)2.30
Non-family168 (31.0%)1.28
Total Households542 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rapid City

Out of a total of 542 households in Rapid City, 374 (69.0%) are family households, while 168 (31.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 277, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 116.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rapid City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-116 (21.4%)
2-Person Households277 (51.1%)52 (9.6%)
3-Person Households30 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households37 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total374 (69.0%)168 (31.0%)

Female Fertility in Rapid City

Fertility by Age in Rapid City

Average fertility rate in Rapid City is 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 255.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rapid City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)255.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rapid City

16.7% of women with births (24) in Rapid City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rapid City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)

Fertility by Education in Rapid City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rapid City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8 (33.3%)1,000.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (66.7%)213.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rapid City

83.3% of women with births in Rapid City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 25.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rapid City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)

Income in Rapid City

Income Overview in Rapid City

Per Capita Income in Rapid City is $29,801, while median incomes of families and households are $68,804 and $63,611 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,196$29,801
Median Family Income374$68,804
Mean Family Income374$73,267
Median Household Income542$63,611
Mean Household Income542$64,259
Income Deficit374$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,19649.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,19650.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1960.33

Earnings by Sex in Rapid City

Average Earnings in Rapid City are $34,000, $45,711 for men and $23,304 for women, a difference of 49.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Rapid City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male311 (57.6%)$45,711
Female229 (42.4%)$23,304
Total540 (100.0%)$34,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rapid City

The most common earnings brackets in Rapid City are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (58 | 18.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (46 | 20.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rapid City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less28 (9.0%)18 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.0%)6 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)29 (12.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.9%)11 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (1.3%)1 (0.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (2.6%)24 (10.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.3%)12 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (6.8%)42 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (4.5%)27 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (4.2%)46 (20.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99951 (16.4%)9 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99958 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99925 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (3.5%)4 (1.8%)
$100,000+13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rapid City

Average earnings in Rapid City are $46,275 for men and $23,512 for women, a difference of 49.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $130,938, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,833. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,524, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rapid City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,833$0
High School Diploma$46,127$24,524
College or Associate's Degree$55,417$18,333
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$130,938$0
Total$46,275$23,512

Family Income in Rapid City

Family Income Brackets in Rapid City

According to the Rapid City family income data, there are 114 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Rapid City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000184.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999287.5%
$25,000 to $34,999205.3%
$35,000 to $49,999349.1%
$50,000 to $74,99911430.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999625.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994311.5%
$150,000 to $199,999123.2%
$200,000+92.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rapid City

3-person families (14 | 3.7%) account for the highest median family income in Rapid City with $161,250 per family, while 3-person families (14 | 3.7%) have the highest median income of $53,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rapid City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families293 (78.3%)$67,993
3-Person Families14 (3.7%)$161,250
4-Person Families37 (9.9%)$68,281
5-Person Families24 (6.4%)$79,500
6-Person Families6 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total374 (100.0%)$68,804

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rapid City

The median family income in Rapid City is $68,804, with families comprising 3+ earners (12) having the highest median family income of $93,125, while families with 1 earner (94) have the lowest median family income of $60,500, accounting for 3.2% and 25.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rapid City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners124 (33.2%)$80,227
1 Earner94 (25.1%)$60,500
2 Earners144 (38.5%)$69,293
3+ Earners12 (3.2%)$93,125
Total374 (100.0%)$68,804

Household Income in Rapid City

Household Income Brackets in Rapid City

With 140 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rapid City, accounting for 25.8% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rapid City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000264.8%
$10,000 to $14,999112.0%
$15,000 to $24,999346.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996912.7%
$35,000 to $49,9997413.7%
$50,000 to $74,99914025.8%
$75,000 to $99,99911320.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995410.0%
$150,000 to $199,999122.2%
$200,000+91.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rapid City

The median household income in Rapid City is $63,611, with the highest median household income of $74,250 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 219 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 12 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rapid City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12 (2.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years132 (24.3%)$49,167
45 to 64 Years179 (33.0%)$61,250
65+ Years219 (40.4%)$74,250
Total542 (100.0%)$63,611

Poverty in Rapid City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rapid City

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Rapid City, under 5 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 50 females (58.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rapid City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (60.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)
25 to 34 Years4 (6.9%)24 (27.6%)
35 to 44 Years4 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)50 (58.8%)
55 to 64 Years14 (12.4%)7 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (10.6%)84 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rapid City

According to the poverty statistics in Rapid City, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rapid City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years38 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)4 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Years54 (93.1%)63 (72.4%)
35 to 44 Years60 (93.8%)44 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years28 (100.0%)35 (41.2%)
55 to 64 Years99 (87.6%)103 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years132 (95.7%)114 (100.0%)
75 Years and over40 (87.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total499 (89.4%)554 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rapid City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rapid City show that 4.9% or 16 of the total 326 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.5%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rapid City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children247 (95.4%)12 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
3 or 4 Children25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (95.1%)16 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rapid City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rapid City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (44.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (36.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rapid City

The poverty data for Rapid City shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 12 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (9.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rapid City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (9.5%)12 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (4.9%)12 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Rapid City

Employment by Class of Employer in Rapid City

Among the 445 employed individuals in Rapid City, private company employees (327 | 73.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (54 | 12.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (18 | 4.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rapid City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees32773.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)184.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5412.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations71.6%
Local Government Employees143.2%
State Government Employees184.0%
Federal Government Employees71.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total445100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rapid City

According to the labor force statistics for Rapid City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,009), 50.0% or 504 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 92.3% or 72 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 72.7% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rapid City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (39.3%)8 (72.7%)
20 to 24 Years24 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years66 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years46 (78.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years91 (84.3%)6 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years58 (51.3%)7 (12.1%)
55 to 59 Years72 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years97 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (9.1%)4 (17.4%)
75 Years and over16 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total504 (50.0%)25 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rapid City

According to labor force statistics for Rapid City, 73.0% of individuals (430) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (589) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 13 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 84.6% or 247 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rapid City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School32 (64.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma247 (84.6%)7 (2.4%)
College / Associate Degree91 (56.5%)13 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total430 (73.0%)18 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rapid City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rapid City are Community & Social Service (24 | 5.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (20 | 4.2%), Health Technologists (20 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (18 | 3.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rapid City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rapid City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Community & Social Service (75.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rapid City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Health Technologists14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Total (Category)46 (61.3%)29 (38.7%)
Total (Overall)281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rapid City are Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 13.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 1.7%), Healthcare Support (7 | 1.5%), Security & Protection (6 | 1.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (6 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Rapid City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rapid City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (82.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rapid City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (17.2%)53 (82.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)25 (28.1%)64 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rapid City are Office & Administration (79 | 16.7%), and Sales & Related (46 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rapid City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rapid City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related25 (54.3%)21 (45.7%)
Office & Administration19 (24.0%)60 (75.9%)
Total (Category)44 (35.2%)81 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rapid City are Construction & Extraction (87 | 18.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rapid City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rapid City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rapid City are Production (43 | 9.1%), and Material Moving (25 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rapid City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rapid City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production41 (95.4%)2 (4.6%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Total (Category)51 (75.0%)17 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rapid City

Employment Industries in Rapid City

The major employment industries in Rapid City include Construction (85 | 18.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (71 | 15.0%), Retail Trade (66 | 14.0%), Manufacturing (65 | 13.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Rapid City

Employment Industries by Sex in Rapid City

The Rapid City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rapid City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction80 (94.1%)5 (5.9%)
Manufacturing63 (96.9%)2 (3.1%)
Wholesale Trade8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade22 (33.3%)44 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Educational Services13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (25.4%)53 (74.7%)
Public Administration5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (59.5%)191 (40.5%)

Education in Rapid City

School Enrollment in Rapid City

The most common levels of schooling among the 198 students in Rapid City are middle school (51 | 25.8%), elementary school (49 | 24.7%), and high school (43 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Rapid City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2211.1%
Kindergarten115.6%
Elementary School4924.7%
Middle School5125.8%
High School4321.7%
College / Undergraduate2211.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total198100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rapid City

Out of a total of 198 students who are enrolled in schools in Rapid City, 17 (8.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 181 (91.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (60.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rapid City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (91.4%)17 (8.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rapid City

Education (48 | 31.6%), computers & mathematics (25 | 16.5%), psychology (18 | 11.8%), business (17 | 11.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (7 | 4.6%) are the most common fields of study among 152 individuals in Rapid City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rapid City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2516.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural74.6%
Physical & Health Sciences53.3%
Psychology1811.8%
Social Sciences74.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies53.3%
Science & Technology64.0%
Business1711.2%
Education4831.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts74.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities74.6%
Total152100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rapid City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rapid City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rapid City are males with 2 vehicles (152, accounting for 54.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (127, making up 92.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rapid City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle52 (18.5%)18 (11.0%)
2 Vehicles152 (54.1%)127 (77.4%)
3 Vehicles51 (18.1%)19 (11.6%)
4 Vehicles26 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rapid City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rapid City are 10 to 14 minutes (98 commuters, 22.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (89 commuters, 20.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (69 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Rapid City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5412.5%
5 to 9 Minutes153.5%
10 to 14 Minutes9822.7%
15 to 19 Minutes8920.6%
20 to 24 Minutes6916.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes306.9%
35 to 39 Minutes30.7%
40 to 44 Minutes409.3%
45 to 59 Minutes71.6%
60 to 89 Minutes204.6%
90 or more Minutes71.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Rapid City

The most common commute times in Rapid City are 20 to 24 minutes (59 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (52 commuters, 34.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rapid City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes47 (16.7%)7 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (16.4%)52 (34.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes39 (13.9%)50 (33.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes59 (21.0%)10 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes20 (7.1%)10 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes40 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes7 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rapid City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rapid City are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (93, 33.1%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (32, 21.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rapid City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM93 (33.1%)2 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM24 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (3.9%)6 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (2.9%)32 (21.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (5.0%)7 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM33 (11.7%)13 (8.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (8.2%)17 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (3.2%)14 (9.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (5.7%)9 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM18 (6.4%)11 (7.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21 (7.5%)12 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11 (3.9%)15 (9.9%)
Total281 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rapid City

Occupancy by Ownership in Rapid City

Of the total 542 dwellings in Rapid City, owner-occupied units account for 489 (90.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 53 (9.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rapid City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48990.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units539.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units542100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rapid City

Occupancy by Household Size in Rapid City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11621.4%
2-Person Household32960.7%
3-Person Household305.5%
4+ Person Household6712.4%
Total Housing Units542100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rapid City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rapid City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household108 (93.1%)8 (6.9%)
2-Person Household284 (86.3%)45 (13.7%)
3-Person Household30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units489 (90.2%)53 (9.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rapid City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rapid City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (71.4%)12 (28.6%)
High School Diploma185 (81.9%)41 (18.1%)
College/Associate Degree181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rapid City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rapid City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9116.8%
35 to 44 Years539.8%
45 to 54 Years437.9%
55 to 64 Years13625.1%
65 to 74 Years14025.8%
75 to 84 Years6712.4%
85 Years and Over122.2%
Total542100.0%

Housing Finances in Rapid City

Median Income by Occupancy in Rapid City

Median Income by Occupancy in Rapid City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied489 (90.2%)$66,354
Renter-Occupied53 (9.8%)$0
Average542 (100.0%)$63,611

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rapid City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rapid City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)12 (22.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (1.2%)8 (15.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (1.4%)4 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99922 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99961 (12.5%)8 (15.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99953 (10.8%)21 (39.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999113 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rapid City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rapid City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49984 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799144 (29.4%)12 (22.6%)
$800 to $99966 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499138 (28.2%)41 (77.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99934 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rapid City

Housing Structures in Rapid City

Housing Structures in Rapid City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached47788.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments40.7%
Mobile Home / Other6111.3%
Total542100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rapid City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rapid City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached448 (93.9%)29 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other41 (67.2%)20 (32.8%)
Total489 (90.2%)53 (9.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rapid City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rapid City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms51 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms162 (33.1%)33 (62.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms131 (26.8%)20 (37.7%)
8 or more Rooms145 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rapid City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rapid City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas316 (64.6%)20 (37.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas103 (21.1%)8 (15.1%)
Electricity31 (6.3%)25 (47.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels39 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rapid City

Household Vehicle Usage in Rapid City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (22.6%)
1 Vehicle127 (26.0%)33 (62.3%)
2 Vehicles294 (60.1%)8 (15.1%)
3 or more Vehicles68 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rapid City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rapid City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units214275
Median Property Value$179,300$193,800
Median Household Income$57,083$16
Monthly Housing Costs$514$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,800$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rapid City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rapid City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (11.2%)12 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99924 (11.2%)24 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99996 (44.9%)208 (75.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99939 (18.2%)31 (11.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99926 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9995 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rapid City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rapid City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)34 (12.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (8.4%)6 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (22.0%)23 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (10.7%)14 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99955 (25.7%)30 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (12.1%)85 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (18.7%)87 (31.6%)
$150,000 or more5 (2.3%)14 (5.1%)
Total214 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rapid City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rapid City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x64 (29.9%)69,077 (25,118.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (17.3%)43 (15.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x14 (6.5%)163 (59.3%)
4.0x or more99 (46.3%)21 (7.6%)
Total214 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rapid City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rapid City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80020 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49951 (23.8%)12 (4.4%)
$800 to $1,499131 (61.2%)100 (36.4%)
Total214 (100.0%)275 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rapid City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rapid City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rapid City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years66 (88.0%)9 (12.0%)
6 to 18 Years112 (80.0%)28 (20.0%)
19 to 25 Years49 (62.8%)29 (37.2%)
26 to 34 Years66 (75.9%)21 (24.1%)
35 to 44 Years84 (77.8%)24 (22.2%)
45 to 54 Years82 (72.6%)31 (27.4%)
55 to 64 Years223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,047 (88.1%)142 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rapid City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rapid City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born66 (88.0%)9 (12.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen112 (80.0%)28 (20.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49 (62.8%)29 (37.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rapid City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rapid City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000134 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999201 (84.8%)36 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999303 (97.4%)8 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999193 (72.3%)74 (27.7%)
$100,000 and over216 (91.5%)20 (8.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rapid City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rapid City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 632 (42.7%)49 (65.3%)
6 to 18 Years60 (42.9%)79 (56.4%)
19 to 25 Years3 (3.8%)46 (59.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (57.5%)16 (18.4%)
35 to 44 Years10 (9.3%)80 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years48 (42.5%)40 (35.4%)
55 to 64 Years62 (27.8%)168 (75.3%)
65 to 74 Years246 (97.6%)192 (76.2%)
75 Years and over113 (100.0%)93 (82.3%)
Total624 (52.5%)763 (64.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rapid City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rapid City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years39 (19.0%)26 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years16 (11.6%)14 (12.3%)
75 Years and over17 (37.0%)30 (44.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rapid City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rapid City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.9%)4 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)11 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rapid City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rapid City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years13 (6.3%)6 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rapid City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (9.8%)14 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years16 (11.6%)8 (7.0%)
75 Years and over6 (13.0%)21 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rapid City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Rapid City

Computing Device Access in Rapid City

Computing Device Access in Rapid City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43079.3%
Smartphone46686.0%
Tablet35365.1%
No Computing Device193.5%
Total542100.0%

Internet Access in Rapid City

Internet Access in Rapid City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home40474.5%
Cellular Data Only8215.1%
Satellite Internet295.3%
No Internet397.2%
Total542100.0%

Rapid City Summary

Rapid City, Michigan is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is situated in the center of the Upper Peninsula, and is the county seat of Delta County. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people.

History

Rapid City was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after the nearby rapids in the Menominee River. The city was incorporated in 1887, and was the first city in Delta County to be incorporated.
The city was initially a lumber town, and the lumber industry was the main source of employment for the city's residents. The lumber industry was the primary source of employment until the early 1900s, when the city began to diversify its economy.
The city experienced a period of growth in the early 1900s, and the population increased from 1,000 in 1900 to 2,000 in 1910. The city continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and the population reached 4,000 in 2000.

Geography

Rapid City is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and is situated in the center of the Upper Peninsula. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is bordered by the Menominee River to the north and the Escanaba River to the south.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, and is located at an elevation of 645 feet above sea level. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Economy

The economy of Rapid City is largely based on tourism and manufacturing. The city is home to several tourist attractions, including the Rapid River Rapids, a popular whitewater rafting destination. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the Delta County Airport, which provides air service to the city and the surrounding area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rapid City was 2,000. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the city was $19,000. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Rapid City, Michigan is a small city located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is situated in the center of the Upper Peninsula, and is the county seat of Delta County. The city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people. The economy of Rapid City is largely based on tourism and manufacturing, and the city is home to several tourist attractions and manufacturing companies. The racial makeup of the city is predominantly White, and the median income for a household in the city is $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rapid City?
Total Population of Rapid City is 1,196.
What is the Total Male Population of Rapid City?
Total Male Population of Rapid City is 558.
What is the Total Female Population of Rapid City?
Total Female Population of Rapid City is 638.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rapid City?
There are 87.46 Males per 100 Females in Rapid City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rapid City?
There are 114.34 Females per 100 Males in Rapid City.
What is the Median Population Age in Rapid City?
Median Population Age in Rapid City is 54.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rapid City
Average Family Size in Rapid City is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rapid City
Average Household Size in Rapid City is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rapid City?
Per Capita income in Rapid City is $29,801.
What is the Median Family Income in Rapid City?
Median Family Income in Rapid City is $68,804.
What is the Median Household income in Rapid City?
Median Household Income in Rapid City is $63,611.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rapid City?
Income or Wage Gap in Rapid City is 49.0%.
Women in Rapid City earn 51.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rapid City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rapid City is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rapid City?
There are 504 People in the Labor Forcein in Rapid City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rapid City?
50.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Rapid City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rapid City?
Unemployment Rate in Rapid City is 5.0%.