Work & Economy - Research

Poverty Data for Children and Families in South Dakota From May 2011, South Dakota KIDS COUNT report on the economic conditions of families and juveniles in the state, county by county.

Doing Business in Rapid City

Thinking of bringing your business to Rapid City or starting your own enterprise?  You will need to know how to start up and get your business running and for that, you will need to know what rules and regulations there are to be followed.  At rcgov.org/business.html, you will find links to the permits, laws, and other area regulations needed to start building your business.

Land Use Sustainability

Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainability applies to the economy, society and the environment. The Mayor's Ad Hoc Task Force on Green and Sustainable Cities worked from October, 2009 through January 2011 to create a roadmap for a greener, more sustainable Rapid City. You can read about the formation and activities of the group in the Digital Citizenship category titled Green Rapid City.

U.S. Census Data - 2010

Pennington County Employment Figures

According to the 2010 census, there are approximately 79,600 work-eligible residents in Pennington County.  The 2010 Census breaks down that number into different sections, including age, race, and unemployment percentages.

Pennington County Population Breakdown Figures

Here the census breaks down Pennington County's population of 100,948 by racial numbers and percentages. 

Pennington County Average Income Statistics

Average income for the residents of the county.  It is broken down by different income ladders and population percentages within that ladder.

2011 Tax Information

Need help with your taxes this year?  Click on the link above to discover useful sites and gain access to the tax forms through the IRS website.