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.
Rapid City is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The percentage of adults in Rapid City with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.20% of adults in Rapid City have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
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.
