Rapid City is a CDP located in Kalkaska County Michigan. Rapid City has a 2024 population of 1,170. Rapid City is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -21.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,495 in 2020.
The average household income in Rapid City is $64,259 with a poverty rate of 11.96%. The median age in Rapid City is 54.6 years: 59.1 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rapid City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,151 | 96.24% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 12 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 542 | 2.21 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Married | 326 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.28 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 33 | 2.3 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 15 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
90.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 7.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 48.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 237 | 24.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 844 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $25,714 | $0 | $21,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $130,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,521 | $46,127 | $24,524 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,222 | $40,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,161 | $46,275 | $23,512 |
| Some College | $38,472 | $55,417 | $18,333 |
$36,161
Average Earnings
$46,275
Average Male
$23,512
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Rapid City residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 114 | 10.15% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 16 | 31.37% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Multiple | 17 | 8 | 47.06% |
| Other | 16 | 1 | 6.25% |
11.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
13.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rapid City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rapid City is Other, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.48% |
| Some College | 9.93% |
| High School | 8.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Employed | 1.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,804 | $73,267 |
| Households | $63,611 | $64,259 |
| Married Families | $73,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,738 | $42,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 15.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.44%
Born in Rapid City
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.5% of Rapid City residents were born in the United States, with 81.44% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,170 | -13 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,183 | -13 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | -207 | -14.75% |
| 2021 | 1,403 | -92 | -6.15% |
| 2020 | 1,495 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 1,493 | 28 | 1.91% |
| 2018 | 1,465 | -149 | -9.23% |
| 2017 | 1,614 | -154 | -8.71% |
| 2016 | 1,768 | 295 | 20.03% |
| 2015 | 1,473 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 1,490 | 23 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 1,467 | -39 | -2.59% |
| 2012 | 1,506 | -60 | -3.83% |
| 2011 | 1,566 | 214 | 15.83% |
| 2010 | 1,352 | 0 | 0% |