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Riceville

Tennessee · 670 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 $33,942. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 365 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
+120%vs 2011
vs 305 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
+120%vs 2011
vs 140 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
−20%vs 2011
vs 49.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2224727239731K201020202024Riceville
2024823
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,942
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,541 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,049
+15%vs 2011
vs $18,280 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.309 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.2% in 2011
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(621)
Black2.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(91)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 24.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Female
45.2%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riceville, Tennessee?

Riceville, Tennessee has about 670 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Riceville, Tennessee earns about $33,942 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 $120,200.

How educated are people in Riceville, Tennessee?

About 5.1% 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 5.7% of people in Riceville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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