Blue Rapids, Kansas
Blue Rapids: City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Blue Rapids is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,019 and a population density of 507 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 960 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Blue Rapids
| Population : | 960 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Postal code : | 66411 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 2.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:15:08 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 478 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blue Rapids is located at 39°40'55"N 96°39'35"W (39.6819400, -96.6597400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Blue Rapids decreased by 6.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,019 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,000 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,004 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 999 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 995 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 978 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 970 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 961 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 963 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 961 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 960 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,436 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,253 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,478 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,253 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,100 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,258 |
Blue Rapids zip code is 66411.
County name: Marshall, County
fips: 20117
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,258 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $91,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $889 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $332 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $677 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 20 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,174 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,902 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,431 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,059,206 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 136,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,406 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,658 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,443 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 417 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,766 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 232,546 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -9.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,355 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,532 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 833 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,371 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,288 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 55.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 383.91 |
People born in Blue Rapids (1)
American politician and lobbyist Henry Pomeroy Miller was born in Blue Rapids
Schools in Blue Rapids
College & universities near Blue Rapids, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155487 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan (KS) | 66503-2499 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blue Rapids, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Blue Rapids
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Rapid Post Office | Blue Rapids (KS) | 66411 |
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 2,428 | City in Kansas |
| Frankfort | 689 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Waterville | 633 | City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Home | 543 | Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States |
| Axtell | 399 | City in Kansas |
| Herkimer | 208 | Township in Marshall County, Kansas |
| Beattie | 188 | City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States |
| Saint Bridget | 162 | Township in Marshall County, Kansas |
| Summerfield | 146 | City in Marshall County, Kansas, US |
| Cottage Hill | 121 | Township in Marshall County, Kansas |
| Vermillion | 101 | City in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Oketo | 70 | Township in Marshall County, Kansas |
