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Rapids City village, IL

ZIP 61278 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61278

61278 has a population of 671 with a median age of 51.0 yrs (52.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.1%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.3%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
28.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-22% vs US avg
x
High school
36.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 61278

Poverty Rate
5.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.0%
x
SNAP Benefits
8.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population671
Median age51.0
Poverty rate5.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.3%
Hispanic9.7%
Black0.1%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born15.4%