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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rice County

Minnesota · 56,665 residents · 495.845 sq mi
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The short version

Rice County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,651. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $124,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,665
+15%since 1990
from 49,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.9
+8%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K53K59K64K70K1990201020202024Rice County
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,651
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,695
+65%since 1990
from $11,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $370 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(48,218)
Black0.5%(250)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(322)
Asian0.9%(443)
Diversity Score6.4%(3,144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(51,257)
Black1.3%(713)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,117)
Asian1.5%(823)
Diversity Score19.5%(11,052)
Diversity Score
20
+205%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Rice County to nearby counties

RICE COUNTY VS
Le Sueur County
Income$94,968+95%
Home value$316,500+155%
Population29,453−58%
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RICE COUNTY VS
Steele County
Income$84,196+73%
Home value$245,400+98%
Population37,464−46%
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RICE COUNTY VS
Scott County
Income$119,314+145%
Home value$419,400+238%
Population159,017+127%
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RICE COUNTY VS
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Income$106,318+119%
Home value$381,000+207%
Population457,710+554%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rice County, Minnesota?

Rice County, Minnesota has about 56,665 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rice County, Minnesota earns about $48,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rice County, Minnesota expensive?

In Rice County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $124,200, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Rice County, Minnesota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rice County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rice County, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of people in Rice County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rice County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rice County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,482 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 702Census Tract 709.01Census Tract 706.02Census Tract 703Census Tract 706.01Census Tract 709.02Census Tract 701.02Census Tract 708.01Census Tract 704Census Tract 705.01Census Tract 708.02Census Tract 705.04Census Tract 707.02Census Tract 701.01Census Tract 705.03Census Tract 707.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 55021ZIP 55057ZIP 55046ZIP 55019ZIP 55052ZIP 55088ZIP 55053ZIP 55087
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