Economy & Jobs — Rapid City, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,870 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,447 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 39,632 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.5% |
| Retail | 12.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 104 |
| Fast Food | 103 |
| Hotels Motels | 88 |
| Insurance Agencies | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 76 |
| Law Offices | 70 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Dental Offices | 58 |
| Auto Repair | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
| Chiropractors | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Bars | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
