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Rice

Minnesota · 2,212 residents (2025 est.) · 5.702 sq mi
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Rice is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,692. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,374 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,600. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,085
+193%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
+193%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
+20%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4438911K2K2K1990201020202024Rice
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,692
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,533
+134%since 2000
from $16,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
−5%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,930)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(39)
Diversity Score17.6%(366)
Diversity Score
18
+2378%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 88.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−63.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice, Minnesota?

Rice, Minnesota has about 2,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rice, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rice, Minnesota earns about $107,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rice, Minnesota expensive?

In Rice, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $266,600, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Rice, Minnesota?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rice, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rice, Minnesota?

About 3.0% of people in Rice, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rice, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rice, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,493 residents, a change of about 252 percent over that period.

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