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Rapid Valley

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.468
State:
South Dakota

Rapid Valley is a CDP located in Pennington County, South Dakota. Rapid Valley has a 2026 population of 6,898. Rapid Valley is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Rapid Valley is $83,208 with a poverty rate of 4.45%. The median age in Rapid Valley is 43.2 years: 38.4 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.3 males.

6.9K
Total Population
1,067
Density (mi²)
-85 -1.22%
Growth

Rapid Valley Population

Rapid Valley Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,898-85-1.22%
20256,983-85-1.2%

Median Age

Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 38.4 years

Rapid Valley Adults

There are 5,675 adults, (1,292 of whom are seniors) in Rapid Valley.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,225 (46.2%)
Male: 3,750 (53.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rapid Valley includes 76.63% White, 3.68% Native American, 3.61% Asian, 3.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,34576.63%
Two or more races81511.68%
Native American2573.68%
Asian2523.61%
Other race2223.18%
Black or African American841.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1381.98%
White550.79%
Native American240.34%
Other race240.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,29075.84%
Two or more races6779.71%
Asian2523.61%
Native American2333.34%
Other race1982.84%
Black or African American841.2%

Rapid Valley Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rapid Valley 's average per capita income is $50,405. Household income levels show a median of $83,208. The poverty rate stands at 4.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,832-
Families$101,060$104,526
Households$83,208$89,476
Non Families$59,735$71,325

$50,405

Average Income

$83,208

Median Household Income

4.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)