Posted: June 11, 2018
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: 18TP023 – Rapid City Year End 2017 Population Estimate

Agenda Item Title:

18TP023 – Rapid City Year End 2017 Population Estimate

Origination Group:
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Stage 2 Group Name:
Planning Commission
Stage 2 Meeting Date:
06/21/2018
City Council Hearing Date:
07/02/2018
Petitioner:
Rapid City Metropolitan Planning Organization
Staff Contact:
Kelly Brennan
Agenda Item Summary:
Every year the Long Range Planning Division prepares a population estimate for Rapid City using a methodology approved by the United States Census Bureau. These estimates are based on approved building permits, housing demolitions, the Census 2010 occupancy rate and the Census 2010 persons per household rate for Rapid City and Rapid Valley. The 2017 year end Rapid City population estimate is 75,488, up 2.32% from the 2016 population estimate of 73,777. A graph is attached showing trends in population growth from 2010 until 2017.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Planning Commission Approved: 6/21/2018; Legal and Finance Committee Approved: 6/27/2018
City Council Recommendation Action:
Approve
City Council Recommendation Notes:
City Council Approved: 7/2/2018

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