State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
249.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.07%
Growth Since 2010
11.45%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rice, Minnesota Population 2021
1,421
Rice is a city located in Benton County Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 1,421, it is the 301st largest city in Minnesota and the 8926th largest city in the United States . Rice is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 11.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,275 in 2010. Rice reached it's highest population of 1,421 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Rice has a population density of 249 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rice is $78,300 with a poverty rate of 5.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $167,800. The median age in Rice is 30.3 years, 28 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
Rice Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rice was:
- White: 95.10%
- Two or more races: 3.31%
- Black or African American: 1.47%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Rice, Minnesota is 1,421 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,376.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,275.
Rice, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,553 | 95.10% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.12% |
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Rice Population by Race
Rice Population Pyramid $2021
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Rice Population by Age
Rice Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.87 | 86.3 |
| Married | 300 | 3.37 | 98 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.53 | 68.5 |
| Female | 91 | 2.84 | 63.7 |
| Male | 54 | 3.24 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
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Rice Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 5.10% |
| High School Graduate | 266 | 26.60% |
| Some College | 255 | 25.50% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 19.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 17.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 4.60% |
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Rice Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rice Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 949 | 888 | 217 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | |
| Native American | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.81%.
Rice Educational Attainment by Race
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$44,056
Average Earnings
$49,856
Average Male
$41,488
Average Female
Rice Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rice Language by Age
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Rice Language
98.29% of Rice residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
Rice Language
Rice Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,538 | 55 | 3.58% |
| Black | 23 | 17 | 73.91% |
| Multiple | 54 | 14 | 25.93% |
5.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.92%
Male Poverty Rate
5.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rice
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rice is Black, with 73.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rice is White, with 3.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.17%.
Rice Poverty
Rice Poverty Rate by Education
Rice Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Rice Married by Age and Sex
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Rice Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rice Marital Status by Race
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Rice Marital Status
Rice Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 5.69% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 33.33% |
Rice Veterans by Race
Rice Veterans by Education
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6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rice Veterans by Education
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86.7%
Labor Force Participation
84.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Rice Employment by Age
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Rice Employment by Race
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Rice Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.82% of Rice residents were born in the United States, with 86.34% having been born in Minnesota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Rice Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,421 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1,406 | 15 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 1,391 | 15 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 1,376 | 23 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 1,353 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 1,353 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 1,352 | 19 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 1,333 | 8 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 1,325 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,314 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 1,307 | 25 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 1,282 | 0.00% |