Rapid City

Overview for Rapid City, SD

73,942 people live in Rapid City, where the median age is 38.1 and the average individual income is $34,916. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

73,942

Total Population

38.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$34,916

Average individual Income

Around Rapid City, SD

There's plenty to do around Rapid City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Spice and Tea Exchange, Bashful Bison, and Ramen Satto.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.85 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.7 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.16 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.15 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.09 miles 13 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.56 miles 104 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rapid City, SD

Rapid City has 30,737 households, with an average household size of 2.29. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rapid City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 73,942 people call Rapid City home. The population density is 1,351.3 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

73,942

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.1

Median Age

50.42 / 49.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
30,737

Total Households

2.29

Average Household Size

$34,916

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Rapid City, SD

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The following schools are within or nearby Rapid City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Southwest Middle School - 38
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Stevens High School - 42
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
General Beadle Elementary - 01
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Valley View Elementary - 13
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Lincoln Building - 44
PUBLIC
12th - 12th
No rating available
Rapid City Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Creekside Christian School
PRIVATE
K - 5th
No rating available
St Thomas More High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
North Middle School - 35
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
Children's House Montessori
PRIVATE
PreK - 4th
No rating available
South Canyon Elementary - 15
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
South Middle School - 36
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Grandview Elementary - 06
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Meadowbrook Elementary - 10
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
South Park Elementary - 16
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Rapid City High School - 45
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
1st - 12th
No rating available
St Pauls Lutheran School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Corral Drive Elementary - 21
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Pinedale Elementary - 11
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
West Middle School - 37
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
Jefferson Building - 64
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available

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