Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City: The second most populous city in South Dakota.
About
Rapid City is a city located in the county of Pennington in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 67,956 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 77,503 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Rapid City
| Population | 77,503 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Pennington County |
| Postal code | 57709, 57702, 57003, 57701 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 141.22 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0805,-103.2310 |
| Altitude | 3,202 feet / 976 meters |
| Capital city | Rapid City is capital of Pennington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 18:31:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 549 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 12.32% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 55℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Rapid City is located at 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W (44.0805400, -103.2310100).
Rapid City map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rapid City
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rapid City increased by 12.32% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 939 | - | census |
| 1890 | 2,128 | 55.87% | census |
| 1900 | 1,342 | -58.57% | census |
| 1910 | 3,454 | 61.15% | census |
| 1920 | 5,777 | 40.21% | census |
| 1930 | 10,464 | 44.79% | census |
| 1940 | 13,844 | 24.41% | census |
| 1950 | 25,312 | 45.31% | census |
| 1960 | 42,390 | 40.29% | census |
| 1970 | 43,846 | 3.32% | census |
| 1980 | 46,492 | 5.69% | census |
| 1990 | 54,523 | 14.73% | census |
| 2000 | 59,607 | 8.53% | census |
| 2010 | 67,956 | 12.29% | census |
| 2011 | 69,587 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,739 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 71,730 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 72,995 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 73,370 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,116 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,237 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,170 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 77,503 | 1.72% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Rapid City
1City of Rapid City
235 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701 View details
Phone: +16053946161 | Website available
2Rapid City Mayors Office
300 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 View details
Phone: +16053944110 | Website available
3Rapid City City Hall
300 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 View details
Phone: +16053949300 | Website available
4Agriculture Department
3305 1/2 W South St, Rapid City, SD 57702, United States View details
Phone: +16053942395 | Website available
5Agriculture Department
107 New York St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States View details
Phone: +16053941253
People born in Rapid City (77)
People born in Rapid City, including academic, political activist Lawrence Lessig, basketball player and coach Becky Hammon, actress Diane Gaidry, .
More notable people
- Karen Thurman (American politician) she was born in 12/01/1951
- Layne Flack (American professional poker player) he was born in 18/05/1969
- Randy Lewis (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 07/06/1959
- Anthony Allen Shore (American serial killer) he was born in 25/06/1962
- Sean Doolittle (American baseball player) he was born in 26/09/1986
- Lincoln McIlravy (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 17/07/1974
- Michael Owen Jackels (American Roman Catholic archbishop) he was born in 13/04/1954
- Shane Van Boening (American pool player) he was born in 14/07/1983
- Ryan Bolton (American triathlete) he was born in 26/03/1973
- Keith Foulke (American baseball player) he was born in 19/10/1972
- David Hallberg (American dancer) he was born in 18/05/1982
- Mark Ellis (American baseball player, second baseman) he was born in 06/06/1977
- Beth Maitland (American actress) she was born in 12/05/1958
- Shane Loux (American baseball player) he was born in 31/08/1979
- Jamie Anderson (American actor) he was born in 17/12/1989
- Bart Davis (American politician) he was born in 07/03/1955
- Ben Nesselhuf (American politician) he was born in 13/10/1975
- Bill Groethe (photographer) he was born in 02/11/1923
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rapid City, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219037 | The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219125 | Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219347 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-3995 |
| 219480 | Western Dakota Technical Institute | Rapid City (SD) | 57703-4018 |
| 219204 | National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-2823 |
Closest post offices linked to Rapid City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Post Office | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| Black Hawk Post Office | Black Hawk (SD) | 57718 |
| Box Elder Post Office | Box Elder (SD) | 57719 |
| Piedmon Post Office | Piedmont (SD) | 57769 |
| Caputa Post Office | Caputa (SD) | 57725 |
Other cities in Pennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pennington County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Valley | 8,260 | Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Box Elder | 7,165 | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 2,493 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Hill City | 1,032 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Wall | 885 | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Ashland Heights | 754 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| New Underwood | 679 | Human settlement in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Keystone | 352 | Town in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Scenic | 64 | Community in Pennington County, South Dakota, US |
| Green Valley | 49 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Owanka | 30 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Wasta | 22 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Quinn | 12 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Conata | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Imlay | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Rapid City distances to largest South Dakota cities