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Riceville

Iowa · 785 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Riceville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−7%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+2%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7658198739269801990201020202024Riceville
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,982 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,403
−6%since 2000
from $20,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(839)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(42)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riceville, Iowa?

Riceville, Iowa has about 785 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceville, Iowa?

The typical household in Riceville, Iowa earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riceville, Iowa expensive?

In Riceville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Riceville, Iowa?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riceville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riceville, Iowa?

About 10.6% of people in Riceville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riceville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Riceville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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