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Total population: 67,107 (Urban population: 64,320, Rural population: 2,787 (58 farm, 2,729 nonfarm))

Houses: 25,127 (24,012 occupied: 14,206 owner occupied, 9,806 renter occupied)
% of renters here:

41%
State:

40%

Housing density: 563 houses/condos per square mile


Median contract rent in 2009: $571 (lower quartile is $405, upper quartile is $723)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2009: $713


Median gross rent in Rapid City, SD in 2009: $647


Housing units in Rapid City with a mortgage: 8,355 (1,038 second mortgage, 817 home equity loan, 63 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3,507


Median household income for houses/condos with a mortgage: $66,200


Median household income for apartments without a mortgage: $42,585


Median monthly housing costs: $752





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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $156,900 (it was $85,500 in 2000)
Rapid City:

$156,900
South Dakota:

$126,200
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $109,300 - $206,500

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $185,407
Here:

$185,407
State:

$158,814

Townhouses or other attached units: $211,649
Here:

$211,649
State:

$180,371

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $103,934
Here:

$103,934
State:

$126,685

Mobile homes: $40,057
Here:

$40,057
State:

$34,151

Median year house/condo built: 1973

Median year apartment built: 1973

Household type by relationship:

Households: 57,268
  • In family households: 46,594 (11,398 male householders, 3,965 female householders)
    11,623 spouses, 16,749 children (15,224 natural, 626 adopted, 899 stepchildren), 656 grandchildren, 349 brothers or sisters, 262 parents, 423 other relatives, 1,169 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 10,674 (3,960 male householders (3,038 living alone)), 4,731 female householders (4,091 living alone)), 1,983 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 2,239 (822 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 7,104 2-persons, 3,435 3-persons, 2,899 4-persons, 1,294 5-persons, 419 6-persons, 212 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 7,129 1-person, 1,277 2-persons, 210 3-persons, 55 4-persons, 17 5-persons, 3 7-or-more-persons.

9,164 married couples with children.
4,613 single-parent households (976 men, 3,637 women).

94.5% of residents of Rapid City speak English at home.
1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (71% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 11% speak English not well).
1.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 7% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (44% speak English very well, 42% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).
1.6% of residents speak other language at home (78% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 1,453 (2.4%)
(53.7% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.3
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.8
State:

4.1

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Rooms in houses/apartments in Rapid City, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 112
  • 3 rooms: 438
  • 4 rooms: 1,594
  • 5 rooms: 2,976
  • 6 rooms: 2,401
  • 7 rooms: 2,417
  • 8 rooms: 2,018
  • 9 or more rooms: 2,243
  • 1 room: 443
  • 2 rooms: 1,402
  • 3 rooms: 2,279
  • 4 rooms: 2,646
  • 5 rooms: 1,580
  • 6 rooms: 696
  • 7 rooms: 361
  • 8 rooms: 257
  • 9 or more rooms: 142
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Rapid City, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 12
  • 1 bedroom: 440
  • 2 bedrooms: 3,154
  • 3 bedrooms: 6,599
  • 4 bedrooms: 3,087
  • 5+ bedrooms: 914
  • no bedroom: 604
  • 1 bedroom: 3,106
  • 2 bedrooms: 4,012
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,576
  • 4 bedrooms: 454
  • 5+ bedrooms: 54
Cars and other vehicles available in Rapid City, South Dakota in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 444
  • 1 vehicle: 3,550
  • 2 vehicles: 6,293
  • 3 vehicles: 2,810
  • 4 vehicles: 766
  • 5+ vehicles: 343
  • no vehicle: 1,420
  • 1 vehicle: 4,791
  • 2 vehicles: 2,714
  • 3 vehicles: 646
  • 4 vehicles: 177
  • 5+ vehicles: 58

Median 2009 house/condo value by year built


Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 818
  • 2000 to 2004: 1,984
  • 1990 to 1999: 3,314
  • 1980 to 1989: 3,732
  • 1970 to 1979: 5,659
  • 1960 to 1969: 3,315
  • 1950 to 1959: 5,042
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,622
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,628

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Rapid City, SD house values

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2009 in Rapid City, SD:

  • Less than $10,000: 318
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 159
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 160
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 161
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 123
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 84
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 89
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 196
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 196
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 180
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 264
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 308
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 606
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 2120
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 2408
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 2024
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 1465
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 2052
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 1118
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 988
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 380
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 319
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 62
  • $1,000,000 or more: 159
 


Rapid City rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2009 in Rapid City:

  • Less than $100: 172 people
  • $100 to $149: 108
  • $150 to $199: 265
  • $200 to $249: 259
  • $250 to $299: 307
  • $300 to $349: 217
  • $350 to $399: 494
  • $400 to $449: 429
  • $450 to $499: 376
  • $500 to $549: 768
  • $550 to $599: 797
  • $600 to $649: 853
  • $650 to $699: 886
  • $700 to $749: 546
  • $750 to $799: 733
  • $800 to $899: 761
  • $900 to $999: 602
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 952
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 254
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 103
  • $2,000 or more: 96
  • No cash rent: 535
 

Median house/condo value by year householder moved into unit


Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 403
  • 1990 to 1994: 180
  • 1985 to 1989: 60
  • 1980 to 1984: 205
  • 1975 to 1979: 178
  • 1970 to 1974: 45
  • 1970 to 1974: 96
  • 1965 to 1969: 286


Rapid City, SD Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 95.5%
Number of people working at home: 730 (2.4% of all workers)


Rapid City commuting: travel time to work

Travel time to work (commute)

  • Less than 5 minutes: 1005
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 5892
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 8681
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 6908
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 3659
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 646
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1221
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 60
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 150
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 328
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 335
  • 90 or more minutes: 438
 


Rapid City mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 25,260 (84%)
  • Carpooled: 2,979 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 208 (1%)
  • Subway or elevated: 7 (0%)
  • Railroad: 8 (0%)
  • Taxi: 11 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 42 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 52 (0%)
  • Walked: 637 (2%)
  • Other means: 119 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 730 (2%)
 


Rapid City, SD household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 2291
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 1625
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 1951
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 2129
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 1999
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 1766
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 1474
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 1676
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 1387
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 2095
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 2168
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 1782
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 752
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 305
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 288
  • $200,000 or more: 366
 

First ancestries reported:

 German: 15309
 Other groups: 8268
 Norwegian: 4680
 Irish: 4401
 English: 3513
 United States or American: 2701
 Swedish: 1242
 Dutch: 1065
 Italian: 1049
 French (except Basque): 934
 Czech: 580
 Scottish: 575
 Danish: 570
 Scotch-Irish: 549
 Polish: 535
 Scandinavian: 278
 Russian: 252
 French Canadian: 223
 European: 219
 Finnish: 190
 Welsh: 177
 Swiss: 142
 British: 135
 Arab:: 112
 Austrian: 106
 Subsaharan African:: 104
 Czechoslovakian: 99
 African: 75
 Pennsylvania German: 61
 Yugoslavian: 59
 Greek: 58
 Canadian: 51
 Latvian: 48
 Ukrainian: 45
 Hungarian: 43
 Lebanese: 42
 Romanian: 36
 Northern European: 31
 Croatian: 28
 Portuguese: 26
 Ethiopian: 24
 Other Arab: 23
 New Zealander: 23
 Luxemburger: 22
 Arab/Arabic: 21
 Syrian: 18
 Lithuanian: 17
 Australian: 15
 Brazilian: 13
 Belgian: 11
 Slovak: 10
 Moroccan: 8
 Icelander: 8
 Turkish: 8
 Alsatian: 7
 Slavic: 7
 Maltese: 6
 Celtic: 6
 German Russian: 5
 Serbian: 5
 Sudanese: 5
 Basque: 4


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • Mexico (9%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • Philippines (6%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (6%)
  • Korea (5%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 34526
  • Northeast: 1616
  • Midwest: 11438
  • South: 2830
  • West: 6983

46% of Rapid City residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 43% lived in South Dakota.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 147
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 51
  • 5th and 6th grade: 36
  • 7th and 8th grade: 642
  • 9th grade: 299
  • 10th grade: 266
  • 11th grade: 318
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 558
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 4,686
  • Less than 1 year of college: 1,292
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 3,089
  • Associate degree: 1,246
  • Bachelor's degree: 3,190
  • Master's degree: 1,058
  • Professional school degree: 537
  • Doctorate degree: 296

Educational Attainment for Males (%)

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 106
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 24
  • 5th and 6th grade: 65
  • 7th and 8th grade: 520
  • 9th grade: 294
  • 10th grade: 402
  • 11th grade: 449
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 594
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 5,561
  • Less than 1 year of college: 1,637
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 3,563
  • Associate degree: 1,625
  • Bachelor's degree: 3,523
  • Master's degree: 1,081
  • Professional school degree: 279
  • Doctorate degree: 50

Educational Attainment for Females (%)


Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.3%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 3.3%


Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 23.1%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 22.9%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 19.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 13.4%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 11.4%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 6.9%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 21.7%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 6.2%


Median household income in 2009 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $47,335
  • Black householders: $24,401
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $21,544
  • Asian householders: $38,323
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $48,044
  • Some other race householders: $25,715
  • Two or more races householders: $23,402
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $25,944
Rapid City household income for White non-Hispanic householders
Rapid City household income for Black householders
Rapid City household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders
Rapid City household income for Asian householders
Rapid City household income for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders
Rapid City household income for Some other race householders
Rapid City household income for Two or more races householders
Rapid City household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

Rapid City marital status for males
Rapid City marital status for females

Median 2009 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $165,891
  • Black or African American householders: $159,285
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $118,179
  • Asian householders: $214,154
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $137,631
  • Some other race householders: $115,243
  • Two or more races householders: $159,652
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $130,474

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 14,724
  • One, attached: 908
  • Two: 1,227
  • 3 or 4: 1,208
  • 5 to 9: 1,059
  • 10 to 19: 981
  • 20 to 49: 1,801
  • 50 or more: 1,344
  • Mobile homes: 1,875

Median worth of mobile homes: $16,100


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

House/condo owner moved in on average 11 years ago


Renter moved in on average 4 years ago

Year Householders Moved Into Residence in Rapid City:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Rapid City
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (87.2%)
  • Electricity (10.1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1.6%)
  • Wood (0.5%)
  • Utility gas (61.2%)
  • Electricity (31.7%)
  • Other fuel (3.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1.5%)
  • No fuel used (1.4%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 503
Here:

7.6%
South Dakota:

8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 324
Here:

9.4%
South Dakota:

5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 543
Here:

15.1%
South Dakota:

17.8%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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