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Rice

Minnesota · 1,975 residents · 5.702 sq mi
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Rice is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,114. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,264 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,600. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
+178%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+178%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+12%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4438911K2K2K1990201020202024Rice
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,114
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,329
+74%since 2000
from $16,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,844)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(44)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.8%(56)
Diversity Score14.1%(278)
Diversity Score
14
+1884%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 88.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice, Minnesota?

Rice, Minnesota has about 1,975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rice, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rice, Minnesota earns about $85,114 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 $179,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Rice, Minnesota?

About 23.6% 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 5.5% 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 1,383 residents, a change of about 234 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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