Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City: The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
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 148 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 |
| Altitude : | 3,202 feet / 976 meters |
| Capital city : | Rapid City is capital of Pennington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 16:00:55 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 549 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 12.32% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Rapid City is located at 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W (44.0805400, -103.2310100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rapid City
Demographics
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 |
Other Places in Rapid City
1 City of Rapid City
235 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD 57701 ➦ Show Map
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2 Rapid City Mayors Office
300 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 ➦ Show Map
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3 Agriculture Department
3305 1/2 W South St, Rapid City, SD 57702, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Agriculture Department
107 New York St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Rapid City City Hall
300 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Rapid City
College & universities near Rapid City, SD
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Rapid City distances to largest South Dakota cities
