About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rapid City population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Rapid City across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Rapid City was 79,404, a 0.87% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Rapid City population was 78,716, an increase of 2.57% compared to a population of 76,743 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rapid City increased by 18,495. In this period, the peak population was 79,404 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Rapid City is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Rapid City population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rapid City Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Rapid City, SD population pyramid, which represents the Rapid City population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rapid City, SD, is 28.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rapid City, SD, is 33.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Rapid City, SD is 61.6.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rapid City, SD is 3.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Rapid City population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Rapid City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Rapid City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Rapid City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rapid City Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Pennington County, SD (B03002002E046103) from 2009 to 2023 about Pennington County, SD; Rapid City; SD; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pennington County, SD (S1701ACS046103) from 2012 to 2023 about Pennington County, SD; Rapid City; SD; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Rapid City, SD (MSA) (RAPI646URN) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Rapid City, SD, unemployment, rate, and USA.

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Rapid City city, South Dakota. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rapid City population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Rapid City. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Rapid City by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Rapid City.

Key observations

The largest age group in Rapid City, SD was for the group of age 35 to 39 years years with a population of 5,897 (7.67%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Rapid City, SD was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 1,396 (1.82%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Rapid City is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Rapid City total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rapid City Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Resident Population in Rapid City, SD (MSA) was 156.22700 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Rapid City, SD (MSA) reached a record high of 156.22700 in January of 2024 and a record low of 113.00800 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Rapid City, SD (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Meade County, SD (B03002003E046093) from 2009 to 2023 about Meade County, SD; Rapid City; SD; white; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

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Historical Dataset of Rapid City Area School District 51-4 is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Comparison of Diversity Score Trends,Total Revenues Trends,Total Expenditure Trends,Average Revenue Per Student Trends,Average Expenditure Per Student Trends,Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends,Math Proficiency Trends,Science Proficiency Trends,Graduation Rate Trends,Overall School District Rank Trends,American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023),Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023),Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Rapid City by race. It includes the population of Rapid City across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Rapid City across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Rapid City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.28% are white, 1.58% are Black or African American, 8.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.28% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.97% are some other race and 9.82% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Rapid City
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Rapid City is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Rapid City total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rapid City Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

This dataset tracks annual two or more races student percentage from 2013 to 2023 for North Middle School - 35 vs. South Dakota and Rapid City Area School District 51-4

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 1995 to 2023 for North Middle School - 35 vs. South Dakota and Rapid City Area School District 51-4

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Meade County, SD (B03002008E046093) from 2009 to 2023 about Meade County, SD; Rapid City; SD; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

35 to 64 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Rapid City, South Dakota by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 1997 to 2023 for North Middle School - 35 vs. South Dakota and Rapid City Area School District 51-4

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