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Rice

Texas · 1,203 residents · 2.671 sq mi
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Rice has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $108,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,203
+51%since 2000
from 798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+5%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5177159121K1K1990201020202024Rice
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,108
+99%since 2000
from $11,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(574)
Black9.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(432)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(580)
Black5.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(503)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score70%(842)
Diversity Score
70
+29%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice, Texas?

Rice, Texas has about 1,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rice, Texas?

The typical household in Rice, Texas earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rice, Texas expensive?

In Rice, Texas, the median home is worth about $108,500, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Rice, Texas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rice, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rice, Texas?

About 8.9% of people in Rice, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rice, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rice, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 620 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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