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Riceville

Tennessee · 823 residents · 2.177 sq mi
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Riceville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $286,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

823
+6%since 2023
from 776 in 2023
2010 – 2024
378 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 356 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.3
+14%since 2023
from 39.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2224727239731K201020202024Riceville
2024823
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,440 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,675
+4%since 2023
from $25,621 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.442
+5%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$286,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $198,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
65.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
35.0% rent
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+26%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(66)
Asian3.2%(25)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score29.4%(228)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(710)
Black6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score31%(255)
31
+5%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−9%since 2023
from 17.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
60.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riceville, Tennessee?

Riceville, Tennessee has about 823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Riceville, Tennessee earns about $51,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riceville, Tennessee expensive?

In Riceville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $286,500.

How educated are people in Riceville, Tennessee?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riceville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riceville, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of people in Riceville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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