Rice County's estimated 2026 population is 9,242 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rice County is the 41st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 10,116 and has seen a growth of -8.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rice County includes 80.48% White, 4.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (80.48%)
Two or more races (11.88%)
Other race (4.86%)
Black or African American (1.87%)
Native American (0.85%)
Asian (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,556 | 80.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,115 | 11.88% |
| Other race | 456 | 4.86% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rice County's average per capita income is $47,956. Household income levels show a median of $63,947. The poverty rate stands at 7.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,822 | - |
| Families | $77,420 | $98,819 |
| Households | $63,947 | $78,776 |
| Non Families | $36,031 | $41,658 |
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