Demographics in Rapid City, SD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Rapid City?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

76,836

Male

38,959

50.7%

Female

37,877

49.3%

Median Age

39.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.3%

Black

1.6%

Hispanic

5.6%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

9.8%

Other

1.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.1%

High School or Higher

42.7%

Foreign Born

2.3%

Veterans

9.5%

Married

37.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Rapid City, SD has a population of 76,836 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 78.3% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.3%.