Rice County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,350 | — | #2,539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,925 | -14.9% | #1,715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $104,600 | -62.9% | #2,923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | -35.3% | #2,460 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -38.6% | #328 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rice County has a population of 9,350, making it the #2,539 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Rice County is $63,925, ranking #1,715 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Rice County is $104,600 (-62.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $753/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
92.1% of residents in Rice County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Rice County, Kansas
Rice County, Kansas has a total population of 9,350, making it the 2,539th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rice County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rice County is $63,925, which ranks #1,715 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Rice County is $104,600, 62.9% below the national median. Renters in Rice County pay a median gross rent of $753 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rice County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Rice County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
All data for Rice County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.