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Riceville

Tennessee · 688 residents · 2.177 sq mi
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Riceville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,929. Population has fallen 38% since 2019, a loss of 419 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

688
−38%since 2019
from 1,107 in 2019
2010 – 2024
316 / sq mi
−38%since 2019
from 508 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
45.3
+16%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2224727239731K201020202024Riceville
2024823
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,929
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,861 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$23,230
+1%since 2019
from $22,975 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$158,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$819
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $799 in 2019
US average: $1,124
84.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
15.1% rent
3.2
+39%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(125)
Asian6.7%(74)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.7%(429)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(591)
Black2.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(32)
Asian2.2%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.4%(161)
23
−40%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−8%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
68.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
55.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
48.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
6.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Riceville, Tennessee?

Riceville, Tennessee has about 688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riceville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Riceville, Tennessee earns about $49,929 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 $158,300, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Riceville, Tennessee?

About 8.3% 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 18.2% 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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