Rapid City South Dakota Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Rapid City South Dakota metro area was $63,342 in 2021, the latest figures available. Rapid City median household income is $2,801 lower than the median South Dakota household income and $6,375 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Rapid City median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Rapid City are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Rapid City South Dakota
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Dakota | $66,143 | +0.56% | +8.93% |
| Rapid City | $63,342 | -0.55% | -1.88% |
Trends in Rapid City, SD Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Rapid city is $63,342. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $64,558 and is now $1,216 (1.88%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Rapid City, South Dakota, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Rapid City
| Date | US | South Dakota | Rapid City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,143 | $63,342 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $65,772 | $63,693 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $63,090 | $61,848 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $60,718 | $64,558 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,470 | $62,246 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $61,495 | $57,690 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $60,630 | $60,392 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $58,400 | $57,059 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $57,021 | $56,665 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $57,174 | $59,563 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $58,336 | $60,802 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,018 | $58,537 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,882 | $58,224 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,060 | $58,171 |
Rapid City Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Rapid City was $77,766 in 2021. Compared to the median South Dakota family income, Rapid City median family income is $4,796 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Rapid City will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Rapid City South Dakota
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Dakota | $82,562 | -1.02% | +6.01% |
| Rapid City | $77,766 | -6.50% | -4.81% |
Trends in Rapid City, SD Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Rapid city is $77,766. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $86,014 and is now $8,248 (9.59%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Rapid City, South Dakota, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Rapid City
| Date | US | South Dakota | Rapid City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $82,562 | $77,766 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $83,416 | $83,176 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $81,416 | $86,014 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,883 | $81,698 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $80,945 | $75,951 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $79,995 | $72,954 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $77,356 | $78,012 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,680 | $73,288 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $71,411 | $69,547 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $72,712 | $72,824 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $74,921 | $76,705 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $73,121 | $71,125 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $70,618 | $65,929 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $70,178 | $69,812 |
Rapid City Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Rapid City was $33,578 in 2021. Compared to the median South Dakota per capita income, Rapid City median per capita income is $1,557 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Rapid City will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Rapid City South Dakota
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Dakota | $35,135 | +0.67% | +8.72% |
| Rapid City | $33,578 | -1.63% | -2.99% |
Trends in Rapid City, SD Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Rapid city is $33,578. Real per capita income peaked in 2018 at $34,614 and is now $1,036 (2.99%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Rapid City, South Dakota, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Rapid City
| Date | US | South Dakota | Rapid City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,135 | $33,578 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,900 | $34,133 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,435 | $33,534 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $32,318 | $34,614 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,728 | $31,445 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,273 | $31,057 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $31,590 | $32,753 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $30,883 | $30,166 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $30,126 | $30,261 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $29,880 | $30,041 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,820 | $30,818 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $29,777 | $31,018 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,148 | $30,112 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,510 | $33,070 |
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