The map below shows majority race by area in Rapid Valley, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Rapid Valley racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Rapid Valley overall is white, making up 77.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 8.4%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Rapid Valley, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.7% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
5.5% |
Other |
5.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Rapid Valley, SD Population |
|---|---|
White |
77.7% |
Hispanic |
8.4% |
Black |
1.2% |
Asian |
1.3% |
Native American |
5.5% |
Other |
5.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rapid Valley, SD
The map below shows diversity in Rapid Valley. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Rapid Valley Diversity Score
85
With a diversity score of 85 out of 100, Rapid Valley is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Rapid Valley's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Rapid Valley.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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