Rapid Valley, SD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rapid Valley

Neighborhood

Pennington, SD

Twilight Hills Addition

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Rapid Valley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Households with Children

23.1%

School Enrollment K-12

647

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 13.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 31.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.4%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.1%
Single Parents: 3.0%
Couples & Adults: 32.1%
Living Alone: 44.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 3.6%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 12.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources