Rapid City PUMA, SD

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2021 Population

186,638

1.64% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

0.251% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

5.39% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,696

6.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$212,200

6.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

88,572

1.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rapid City PUMA, SD had a population of 187k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $61,696. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rapid City PUMA, SD declined from 189,754 to 186,638, a −1.64% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,977 to $61,696, a 6.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rapid City PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%), White (Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.45%).

3.97% of the households in Rapid City PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Rapid City PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD are Black Hills State University (585 degrees awarded in 2021), National American University-Rapid City (544 degrees), and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (514 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rapid City PUMA, SD was $212,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Rapid City PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rapid City PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Rapid City PUMA, SD borders East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT, Minot City PUMA, ND, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Rapid City PUMA, SD is home to a population of 187k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.36% of Rapid City PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (4.4k people).

In 2021, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Rapid City PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 8.35k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rapid City PUMA, SD are Spanish (2,882 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,059 households), and German (673 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

91,633

Women

49%

95,324

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 186,957 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Rapid City PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rapid City PUMA, SD was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rapid City PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rapid City PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
154k ± 491
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 740
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.35k ± 845

4.88%

Hispanic Population

9.1k people

4.88% of the people in Rapid City PUMA, SD are hispanic (9.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rapid City PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
760 ± 675 people
Mexico
472 ± 533 people
El Salvador
351 ± 460 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rapid City PUMA, SD was Philippines, the natal country of 760 Rapid City PUMA, SD residents, followed by Mexico with 472 and El Salvador with 351.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.4k people

2.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.47k people

As of 2021, 2.36% of Rapid City PUMA, SD residents (4.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rapid City PUMA, SD was 2.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rapid City PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,882 households (1.64%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,059 households (0.602%)
German
673 households (0.382%)

3.97% of the households in Rapid City PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rapid City PUMA, SD was Spanish. 1.64% of the households in Rapid City PUMA, SD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,632 ± 437
Gulf War (2001-)
4,520 ± 503
Gulf War (1990s)
2,372 ± 366

Rapid City PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rapid City PUMA, SD employs 88.6k people. The largest industries in Rapid City PUMA, SD are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,961 people), Construction (6,870 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,772 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($218,864), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($137,851), and Support activities for mining ($108,010).

Males in Rapid City PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,867. The income inequality in Rapid City PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,097

Women

48.1%

46,512

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Rapid City PUMA, SD in 2020 was 89,609 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rapid City PUMA, SD.

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Occupations

88.6k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rapid City PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 89.6k employees to 88.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rapid City PUMA, SD, are Registered nurses (2,454 people), Cashiers (2,318 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rapid City PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.6k

2021 Value

−1.16%

1 Year decline

± −1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rapid City PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.16%, from 89.6k employees to 88.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rapid City PUMA, SD, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,961 people), Construction (6,870 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,772 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rapid City PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Rapid City PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,240

Median earning men ± $1,241

$30,329

Median earning women ± $680

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,851), Public Administration ($56,292), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,529).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,865), Wholesale Trade ($36,493), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,331).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rapid City PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rapid City PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Rapid City PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Rapid City PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rapid City PUMA, SD awarded 2,188 degrees. The student population of Rapid City PUMA, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,286 male students and 4,371 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rapid City PUMA, SD are White (1,574 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (153 and 7.19%), Black or African American (150 and 7.05%), and Two or More Races (87 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Rapid City PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Black Hills State University (585 and 26.7%), National American University-Rapid City (544 and 24.9%), and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (514 and 23.5%).

The most popular majors in West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD are General Business Administration & Management (332 and 15.2%), General Civil Engineering (65 and 2.97%), and Mechanical Engineering (64 and 2.93%).

The median tuition cost in West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD for a public four year colleges is $7,718 for in-state students and $11,479 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rapid City PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,657 (49.5% men and 50.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,657 students enrolled in Rapid City PUMA, SD, 49.5% men and 50.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,544 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
172 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
64 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD was General Business Administration & Management with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Black Hills State University
585 degrees awarded
National American University-Rapid City
544 degrees awarded
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
514 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Black Hills State University with 585 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,026 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rapid City PUMA, SD, which is 0.883 times less than the 1,162 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,574 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 153 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,493) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($4,860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.492% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.328% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rapid City PUMA, SD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44.1k), Some college (36.2k), and Bachelors Degree (28.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rapid City PUMA, SD was $212,200 in 2021, which is 0.866 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,700 to $212,200, a 6.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Rapid City PUMA, SD is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rapid City PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rapid City PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rapid City PUMA, SD is $61,696. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rapid City PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

Housing

Property

$212,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,657

$53,337

Median Property Taxes

±$1,545

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rapid City PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rapid City PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in Rapid City PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rapid City PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rapid City PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rapid City PUMA, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,696

Median Household Income

± $1,461

75.7k

Number of Households

± 2,068

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.7k households in Rapid City PUMA, SD grew to $61,696 from the previous year's value of $57,977.

The following chart displays the households in Rapid City PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Rapid City PUMA, SD

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Rapid City PUMA, SD

In 2021, the income inequality in Rapid City PUMA, SD was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.69% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rapid City PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rapid City PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rapid City PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (7.85%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Rapid City PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (7.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rapid City PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Rapid City PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rapid City PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rapid City PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rapid City PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rapid City PUMA, SD (21k out of 182k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rapid City PUMA, SD is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Rapid City PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 5.07% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

5.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rapid City PUMA, SD grew by 2.53% from 11% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rapid City PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.