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Rice Lake

Minnesota · 4,112 residents · 32.104 sq mi
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Rice Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $215,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
4,112
−1%since 2019
from 4,149 in 2019
2016 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 129 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+1%since 2019
from 44.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2016 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201620202024Rice Lake
20244K
201620202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,795
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2016 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,383
+2%since 2019
from $35,518 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $209,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2016 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,125 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
10.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2016 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,969)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other3.6%(149)
Diversity Score10.4%(433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,799)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(44)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other2.6%(108)
Diversity Score11.3%(465)
Diversity Score
11
+8%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2016 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−7%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Female
47.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice Lake, Minnesota?

Rice Lake, Minnesota has about 4,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rice Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rice Lake, Minnesota earns about $78,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rice Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Rice Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $215,800, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Rice Lake, Minnesota?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rice Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rice Lake, Minnesota?

About 5.4% of people in Rice Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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