Demographics & People — Rapid City, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 76,836 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~80,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 31,961 |
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| Family Households | 17,622 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60,144 |
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| Black or African American | 1,211 |
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| Asian | 982 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,288 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 21,183 |
| Other groups | 16,935 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,254 |
| Irish | 9,171 |
| Norwegian | 7,336 |
| English | 7,082 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,649 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,954 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,893 |
| American | 2,847 |
Language
| English Only | 69,176 |
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| Spanish | 861 |
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| Population 5+ | 72,212 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 6,916 |
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| Population 18+ | 58,368 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rapid City, South Dakota.
