Rapids, NY Demographics
A map of Rapids's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,439 | 90.8% |
Multiracial | 69 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 38 | 2.4% |
Black | 26 | 1.6% |
Asian | 7 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.3% |
Rapids, New York had a population of 1,584 in 2020. It was 90.8% White, 1.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is the 710th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Rapids's White Population
1,439 residents of Rapids identify as White, or 90.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Rapids considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #377 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is more White than neighboring South Lockport (80% White), Lockport (79.2% White), Clarence Center (90% White), Gasport (90.6% White), and Harris Hill (86.5% White).
Rapids's Black Population
26 residents of Rapids identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rapids less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #596 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is more Black than neighboring Clarence Center (0.8% Black). Rapids is less Black than neighboring South Lockport (6.4% Black), Lockport (7.7% Black), Gasport (1.8% Black), and Harris Hill (2.1% Black).
Rapids's Asian Population
7 residents of Rapids identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rapids slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #986 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Gasport (0.2% Asian). Rapids is less Asian than neighboring South Lockport (1.1% Asian), Lockport (0.6% Asian), Clarence Center (3.9% Asian), and Harris Hill (5.8% Asian).
Rapids's Hispanic Population
38 residents of Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rapids less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #948 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring South Lockport (6.7% Hispanic), Lockport (5.5% Hispanic), Clarence Center (3.2% Hispanic), Gasport (3.1% Hispanic), and Harris Hill (2.6% Hispanic).
Rapids's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rapids roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #955 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarence Center (0.2% Native American/Other), and Harris Hill (0.2% Native American/Other). Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Lockport (0.9% Native American/Other), Lockport (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gasport (0.4% Native American/Other).
Rapids's Multiracial Population
69 residents of Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rapids is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarence Center (1.8% Multiracial), Gasport (3.9% Multiracial), and Harris Hill (2.8% Multiracial). Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring South Lockport (4.8% Multiracial), and Lockport (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.