Rapids, New York facts for kids
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Rapids
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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 Rapids
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.64 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Land | 3.64 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,584 |
| • Density | 434.69/sq mi (167.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-60609 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962191 |
Rapids is a small community in New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village. It is also a census-designated place, meaning it has clearly defined borders for counting people.
Rapids is located in the Town of Lockport. This town is part of Niagara County. In 2010, about 1,636 people lived there. The area's ZIP code is 14094.
A small part of Rapids actually extends into Erie County. This part is in the Town of Clarence. The main part of the community is where Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and Goodrich Road meet. Rapids has a fire hall, a church, some local businesses, and many homes. Most of these are in Niagara County. Rapids is also part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography of Rapids
Rapids is located at coordinates 43°6′5″N 78°38′28″W / 43.10139°N 78.64111°W. It sits on the north side of the Tonawanda Creek. This creek forms the border between Niagara and Erie counties.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rapids covers about 3.7 square miles (9.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Tonawanda Creek flows right through the community.
People in Rapids
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| 2020 | 1,584 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,356 people living in Rapids. These people lived in 538 households, and 373 of these were families. The community had about 370 people per square mile. There were 582 housing units, which are places where people live.
Many households in Rapids had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband. Other households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.5 people, and families averaged about 3 people.
The median age in the community was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
