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Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Rapid City, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Post office in Rapid CityPost office in Rapid City
Location within Kalkaska CountyLocation within Kalkaska County
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Coordinates: 44°50′04″N 85°16′57″W / 44.83444°N 85.28250°W / 44.83444; -85.28250
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKalkaska
TownshipClearwater
Area
 • Total5.53 sq mi (14.31 km)
 • Land5.41 sq mi (14.01 km)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km)
Elevation630 ft (190 m)
Population
 • Total1,357
 • Density250.92/sq mi (96.87/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)49676
Area code231
GNIS feature ID635648

Rapid City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 1,357. Rapid City is located within Clearwater Township, and is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Kalkaska.

History

A post office first opened in the area as Van Buren on November 22, 1892. The post office was renamed to Vanburen on January 18, 1895, and finally to Rapid City on April 30, 1898. The town is named after the Rapid River, which flows through it.

The community of Rapid City was listed as a newly organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time. The CDP is organized for statistical purposes only and has no legal status as an incorporated municipality.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.50 square miles (14.24 km), of which 5.41 square miles (14.01 km) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km) (1.64%) is water.

The community is located on the Rapid River, and is immediately adjacent Torch Lake. Rapid River is located on the Antrim County line.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20101,352—
20201,3570.4%
U.S. Decennial Census
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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. "Rapid City". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  4. "Rapid City Post Office". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  5. "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 27 Michigan. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Kalkaska County, Michigan, United States
County seat: Kalkaska
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