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Rice County

Kansas · 9,427 residents · 726.234 sq mi
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Rice County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
9,427
−12%since 2000
from 10,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Rice County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(513)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(660)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(643)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(702)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(675)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(969)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(1,035)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(971)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.4%(1,362)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411%(1,039)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(584)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(274)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,324
+64%since 2000
from $16,064 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rice County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(9,837)
Black1.1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(604)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(7,520)
Black1.4%(130)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,290)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other3.3%(310)
Segregation Score
18
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.1%(965)
Spaniard0.3%(26)
Puerto Rican0.1%(14)
Cuban0.1%(14)
Honduran0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(32)
Thai0.1%(10)
Hmong0.1%(9)
Chinese0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(18)
Samoan0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German30.8%(2,932)
English12.6%(1,199)
Irish12.5%(1,188)
American4.9%(467)
Italian3%(290)
French2.7%(260)
Russian2.4%(229)
Swedish2.4%(229)
Dutch2%(187)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(161)
Scottish1.2%(111)
Polish0.6%(61)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(52)
Czech0.5%(43)
Welsh0.4%(41)
Danish0.4%(39)
Norwegian0.4%(36)
Belgian0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Haitian0.1%(9)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Greek0.1%(6)
Canadian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31%(1,201)
Married54.8%(2,124)
Widowed4.5%(175)
Divorced9.7%(378)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(695)
Married58%(2,150)
Widowed10.8%(400)
Divorced12.5%(463)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice County, Kansas?

Rice County, Kansas has about 9,427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rice County, Kansas?

The typical household in Rice County, Kansas earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rice County, Kansas expensive?

In Rice County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Rice County, Kansas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rice County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rice County, Kansas?

About 13.1% of people in Rice County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rice County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rice County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,183 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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