Rapid City, SD population by race
The table below shows Rapid City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,341 | 78.46% |
| Black or African American | 1,220 | 1.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,440 | 8.51% |
| Asian | 936 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 661 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,004 | 9.26% |
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Rapid City population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Rapid City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rapid City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rapid City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.46% are white, 1.61% are Black or African American, 8.51% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.24% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.87% are some other race and 9.26% are multiracial.
Rapid City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rapid City is White with a population of 59,341 (78.46% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,004 (9.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rapid City, SD
By ethnicity, 4,649 (6.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 70,983 (93.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rapid City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 57,893 (81.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rapid City, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapid City's Non-Hispanic population.
Rapid City Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 57,893 | 81.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,214 | 1.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5,572 | 7.85% |
| Asian alone | 936 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 30 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 298 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,040 | 7.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rapid City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,954 (63.54% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rapid City, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapid City's Hispanic population.
Rapid City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,954 | 63.54% |
| Puerto Rican | 444 | 9.55% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,251 | 26.91% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rapid City, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.15% of Rapid City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rapid City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,954 (63.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rapid City, SD have?
Rapid City, SD has 1,220 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rapid City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rapid City, SD?
With 93.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rapid City.
That being said, with a 8.51% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Rapid City.
What is the majority race in Rapid City, SD?
With a population of 59,341 (78.46% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rapid City.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Rapid City, with 8.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
