Rice County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,917 | — | #807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,181 | +10.7% | #479 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $320,200 | +13.6% | #534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | -6.9% | #761 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.0% | #838 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rice County has a population of 67,917, making it the #807 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Rice County is $83,181, ranking #479 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Rice County is $320,200 (+13.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,083/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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94.5% of residents in Rice County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Rice County, Minnesota
Rice County, Minnesota has a total population of 67,917, making it the 807th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rice County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rice County is $83,181, which ranks #479 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Rice County is $320,200, 13.6% above the national median. Renters in Rice County pay a median gross rent of $1,083 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rice County, 30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Rice County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.7%).
All data for Rice County, Minnesota 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.