Blue Rapids is a city located in Marshall County Kansas. Blue Rapids has a 2024 population of 922. Blue Rapids is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 928 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Rapids is $81,233 with a poverty rate of 8.59%. The median age in Blue Rapids is 46.4 years: 49.3 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 92.81% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 6.43% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 420 | 2.11 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 249 | 2.64 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.02 | 86 | 14 |
| Male | 14 | 3.29 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
| Female | 7 | 4.14 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 10.96% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 13.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 9.72% |
| High School Graduate | 238 | 36.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 123 | 18.98% |
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 | 613 | 527 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 25 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,438 | $42,813 | $60,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $41,563 |
| High School Graduate | $37,625 | $41,389 | $11,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $72,778 | $72,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,365 | $44,773 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $35,486 | $36,607 | $22,361 |
$40,365
Average Earnings
$44,773
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.17% of Blue Rapids residents speak only English, while 3.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 822 | 76 | 9.25% |
8.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.47%
Male Poverty Rate
11.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Rapids is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Rapids is White, with 9.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.5% |
| Some College | 4.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.2% |
| Male Employed | 3.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,500 | $100,284 |
| Households | $51,136 | $81,233 |
| Married Families | $65,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,893 | $39,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
77
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 10.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
65.47%
Born in Blue Rapids
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.78% of Blue Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 65.47% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 915 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 917 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 918 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 919 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 921 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 922 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 924 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 929 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 928 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 928 | -35 | -3.63% |
| 2019 | 963 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 965 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 964 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 974 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 980 | -15 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 995 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 999 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,006 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,002 | -16 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 1,018 | 0 | 0% |