Demographics & People — Rapid Valley, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,153 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,253 |
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| Family Households | 1,856 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,611 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 138 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,363 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,620 |
| Other groups | 1,195 |
| Irish | 972 |
| Norwegian | 594 |
| English | 569 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 483 |
| American | 351 |
| Czech | 326 |
| Dutch | 261 |
Language
| English Only | 6,609 |
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| Spanish | 68 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,860 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 660 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,740 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.2% |
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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 Valley, South Dakota.
