Rapids City, Illinois facts for kids
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Rapids City
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Location of Rapids City in Rock Island County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 592.87/sq mi (228.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61275
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-62822 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Rapids City, Illinois |
Rapids City is a small village located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It's a quiet place where about 964 people lived in 2020. This was just a tiny bit more than the 959 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Rapids City?
Rapids City is found in the state of Illinois. It's located at coordinates 41°34′52″N 90°20′40″W / 41.58111°N 90.34444°W. This means it's in the northwestern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, so there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Rapids City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 920 | — | |
| 1890 | 288 | −68.7% | |
| 1900 | 212 | −26.4% | |
| 1910 | 143 | −32.5% | |
| 1920 | 142 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 199 | 40.1% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 38.2% | |
| 1950 | 487 | 77.1% | |
| 1960 | 675 | 38.6% | |
| 1970 | 656 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,058 | 61.3% | |
| 1990 | 932 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 953 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 959 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 964 | 0.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 953 people living in Rapids City. These people made up 352 households. Most of these households, about 70%, were married couples living together.
About 34% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. This shows that many families with kids call Rapids City home.
The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18. This means there are many young people and families in Rapids City.
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In Spanish: Rapids City (Illinois) para niños
