Rapid City is a very small town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 1,357 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rapid City is the 426th largest community in Michigan.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Rapid City is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Rapid City is a town of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Rapid City who work in office and administrative support (16.70%), sales jobs (14.37%), and food service (11.65%). Another notable thing is that Rapid City is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Rapid City’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much 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 people in Rapid City with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 12.97% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Rapid City in 2022 was $31,757, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $127,028 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. Important ancestries of people in Rapid City include German, Irish, English, Scottish, and French. The most common language spoken in Rapid City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
