Rapid Valley, SD Demographics

A map of Rapid Valley's Population by Race

Rapid Valley, South Dakota had a population of 8,098 in 2020. It was 80.4% White, 0.7% Black, 1.0% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 6.0% Native American/Other, and 7.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rapid Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is the 14th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rapid Valley's White Population

6,514 residents of Rapid Valley identify as White, or 80.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #362 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more White than neighboring Box Elder (71% White), Ashland Heights (80.1% White), and Rapid City (72.9% White). Rapid Valley is less White than neighboring Green Valley (82% White), and Caputa (81.3% White).

Rapid Valley's Black Population

56 residents of Rapid Valley identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more Black than neighboring Green Valley (0.6% Black). Rapid Valley is less Black than neighboring Box Elder (3.4% Black), Ashland Heights (1.3% Black), Rapid City (1.4% Black), and Caputa (3.1% Black).

Rapid Valley's Asian Population

77 residents of Rapid Valley identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more Asian than neighboring Green Valley (0.3% Asian), Ashland Heights (0.1% Asian), and Caputa (0% Asian). Rapid Valley is less Asian than neighboring Box Elder (1.8% Asian), and Rapid City (1.6% Asian).

Rapid Valley's Hispanic Population

387 residents of Rapid Valley identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Valley (3.8% Hispanic). Rapid Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Box Elder (7.7% Hispanic), Ashland Heights (5.2% Hispanic), Rapid City (5.3% Hispanic), and Caputa (6.3% Hispanic).

Rapid Valley's Native American/Other Population

489 residents of Rapid Valley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #118 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Valley (5.3% Native American/Other). Rapid Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Box Elder (7.6% Native American/Other), Ashland Heights (6.6% Native American/Other), Rapid City (12.7% Native American/Other), and Caputa (6.3% Native American/Other).

Rapid Valley's Multiracial Population

575 residents of Rapid Valley identify as Multiracial, or 7.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rapid Valley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Rapid Valley is ranked #51 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rapid Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Ashland Heights (6.6% Multiracial), Rapid City (6% Multiracial), and Caputa (3.1% Multiracial). Rapid Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Valley (8% Multiracial), and Box Elder (8.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.