Rapids is a CDP located in Niagara County New York. Rapids has a 2024 population of 1,337. Rapids is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually but its population has increased by 94.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 687 in 2020.
The average household income in Rapids is $126,657 with a poverty rate of 9.41%. The median age in Rapids is 43.5 years: 49.5 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 92.06% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 6.47% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 609 | 2.56 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 326 | 3.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.5 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 73 | 2.9 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 39 | 1.92 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 6.28% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 29.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 12.02% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 26.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 206 | 18.48% |
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 | 1,052 | 982 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,542 | $141,071 | $48,177 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,296 | $122,880 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,074 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,871 | $103,500 | $48,698 |
| Some College | $0 | $37,500 | $67,623 |
$67,871
Average Earnings
$103,500
Average Male
$48,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.19% of Rapids residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,423 | 147 | 10.33% |
9.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.19%
Male Poverty Rate
12.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rapids is White, with 10.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rapids is White, with 10.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.57% |
| Some College | 14.88% |
| High School | 6.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,409 | $153,831 |
| Households | $103,482 | $126,657 |
| Married Families | $167,963 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,668 | $53,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
93.92%
Born in Rapids
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
99.23% of Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 93.92% having been born in New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,337 | -22 | -1.62% |
| 2023 | 1,359 | -21 | -1.52% |
| 2022 | 1,380 | 251 | 22.23% |
| 2021 | 1,129 | 442 | 64.34% |
| 2020 | 687 | -327 | -32.25% |
| 2019 | 1,014 | -184 | -15.36% |
| 2018 | 1,198 | -138 | -10.33% |
| 2017 | 1,336 | -254 | -15.97% |
| 2016 | 1,590 | -63 | -3.81% |
| 2015 | 1,653 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,648 | 308 | 22.99% |
| 2013 | 1,340 | 114 | 9.3% |
| 2012 | 1,226 | -203 | -14.21% |
| 2011 | 1,429 | -207 | -12.65% |
| 2010 | 1,636 | 0 | 0% |