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Rapid River

County:
Delta County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.262
State:
Michigan

Rapid River is a CDP located in Delta County, Michigan. Rapid River has a 2026 population of 283. Rapid River is currently growing at a rate of 6.79% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Rapid River is $51,500 with a poverty rate of 9.87%. The median age in Rapid River is 40.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

283
Total Population
224
Density (mi²)
18 6.79%
Growth

Rapid River Population

Rapid River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026283186.79%
2025265176.85%

Median Age

Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 40.1 years

Rapid River Adults

There are 165 adults, (62 of whom are seniors) in Rapid River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 111 (49.8%)
Male: 112 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rapid River includes 88.34% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19788.34%
Two or more races2611.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19788.34%
Two or more races2611.66%

Rapid River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rapid River 's average per capita income is $44,028. Household income levels show a median of $51,500. The poverty rate stands at 9.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$81,667$84,118
Married Families$68,214-
Households$51,500$67,031
Non Families-$9,559

$44,028

Average Income

$51,500

Median Household Income

9.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)