Rapid City is a very small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,357 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rapid City is the 426th largest community in Michigan. Rapid City real estate is some of the most expensive in Michigan, although Rapid City house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.When you are in Rapid City, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 38.77% of Rapid City’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Rapid City is a town of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Rapid City who work in office and administrative support (16.74%), food service (13.56%), and sales jobs (9.75%). Another notable thing is that Rapid City is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Rapid City is worth considering. Being a small town, Rapid City does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.In terms of college education, the citizens of Rapid City rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.20% of adults 25 and older in Rapid City have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Rapid City in 2022 was $29,801, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $119,204 for a family of four. However, Rapid City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Rapid City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rapid City residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Rapid City include German, English, Irish, French, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Rapid City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
