Rapids
Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York
Rapids is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Niagara County, New York, with 1,584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lockport, 3.4 miles NW.
- 1,584residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 435 / sq mipopulation density
- 14032ZIP code
About Rapids
Rapids is a hamlet (also a census-designated place) located in the Town of Lockport in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rapids had a population of 1,584. The ZIP code for Rapids is 14094.
Rapids is located on the south edge of both the town and the county so that a small part of the community is in the Town of Clarence in Erie County. The hamlet lies at the junction of Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and Goodrich Road. The community consists of a fire hall, a church, a few businesses, and many residences, primarily in Niagara County. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rapids
- Median household income
- $121,875
- Median home value
- $294,700
- Median age
- 44
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Rapids had 1,584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 435 per sq mi (168 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rapids at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,584 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.64 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0976° N, 78.6441° W |
| ZIP code | 14032 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3660609 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rapids
- South Lockport3.4 mi NW
- Lockport5.6 mi NW
- Clarence Center6.2 mi S
- Gasport7.0 mi NE
- Harris Hill8.8 mi S
- Clarence9.0 mi S
- Akron9.2 mi SE
- University at Buffalo9.9 mi SW
- Williamsville10.8 mi SW
- Middleport11.6 mi NE
- North Tonawanda11.9 mi W
- Sanborn12.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Rapids
What county is Rapids in?
Rapids is in Niagara County, New York.
What is the population of Rapids, NY?
1,584 people lived in Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rapids, NY?
The ZIP code of Rapids is 14032.
What is the elevation of Rapids?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rapids?
South Lockport (3.4 mi), Lockport (5.6 mi), Clarence Center (6.2 mi), Gasport (7.0 mi), Harris Hill (8.8 mi).
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