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CITY · 2020 ACS

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

Total population
688
−38%since 2019
from 1,107 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2224727239731K201020202024Riceville
2024823
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(27)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1910.5%(72)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349%(62)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(90)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.2%(125)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411%(76)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(40)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,929
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,861 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $799 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(125)
Asian6.7%(74)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(591)
Black2.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(32)
Asian2.2%(15)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino6.1%(47)
Ancestry
American27.8%(214)
Scottish16%(123)
English12.2%(94)
German10%(77)
Finnish5.3%(41)
Italian3.1%(24)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Filipino population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−8%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
Female
48.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married84.5%(180)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.5%(33)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(83)
Married36%(137)
Widowed2.9%(11)
Divorced39.4%(150)
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Frequently asked

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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