Rapid Valley, SD is a small town with a population of 7,875 and a population density of 1,489 people per square mile. It has a variety of local businesses, including restaurants, supermarkets, hardware stores and even an eye doctor. Residents enjoy plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as mountain biking and fishing in the nearby Rapid Creek. There are many organizations that promote the community such as the Rapid Valley Lions Club which holds various events throughout the year, along with local sporting events like football games at the Rapid Valley High School.
The population in Rapid Valley is 7,875. There are 1,212 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rapid Valley is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rapid Valley is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rapid Valley
- 49.8% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 38.0% are married with children
- 17.9% have children, but are single
Race in Rapid Valley
- 93.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander