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Riceville

Iowa · 806 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 $41,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
806
−4%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
761 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−5%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7658198739269801990201020202024Riceville
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,125
+17%since 2000
from $20,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(743)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(40)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.7%(22)
Diversity Score19%(154)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+92%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riceville, Iowa?

Riceville, Iowa has about 806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceville, Iowa?

The typical household in Riceville, Iowa earns about $41,250 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 $77,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Riceville, Iowa?

About 20.9% 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 13.1% 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 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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