Rapid River township is located in Delta County Michigan. Rapid River township has a 2024 population of 1,311. Rapid River township is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 5.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Rapid River township is $68,193 with a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median age in Rapid River township is 37.2 years: 37.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rapid River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,333 | 95.08% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 495 | 2.83 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 279 | 3.24 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 146 | 1.58 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Male | 37 | 4.84 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 33 | 2.64 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 12.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 37.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 206 | 22.32% |
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 | 857 | 785 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 6 |
| Asian | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,188 | $54,583 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,426 | $29,706 | $37,716 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,438 | $41,875 | $28,542 |
| Overall | $32,132 | $35,714 | $29,605 |
| Some College | $32,426 | $35,750 | $28,125 |
$32,132
Average Earnings
$35,714
Average Male
$29,605
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.39% of Rapid River township residents speak only English, while 0.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,236 | 141 | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 59 | 70.24% |
14.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.91%
Male Poverty Rate
13.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rapid River township is Hispanic, with 70.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rapid River township is White, with 11.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.1% |
| High School | 14.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 15.46% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,563 | $73,365 |
| Households | $60,074 | $68,193 |
| Married Families | $66,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,375 | $52,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 1 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
87.45%
Born in Rapid River township
98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
98.22% of Rapid River township residents were born in the United States, with 87.45% having been born in Michigan. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,406 | 19 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 1,387 | 19 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 1,368 | 19 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 1,349 | 19 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 1,330 | 19 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 1,311 | 19 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 1,292 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 1,273 | 21 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 1,252 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,247 | 37 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 1,210 | 15 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1,195 | 14 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 1,181 | 23 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1,158 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,154 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,161 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 1,156 | 13 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 1,143 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 1,147 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,144 | 0 | 0% |