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World Population Review
Rice County, Kansas Population 2021
Rice County, Kansas's estimated population is 9,645 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rice County, Kansas is the 43rd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 10,115 and has seen a growth of -4.65% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,645 | 54 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 9,591 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 9,537 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 9,483 | -80 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 9,563 | -219 | -2.24% |
| 2016 | 9,782 | -143 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 9,925 | -46 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 9,971 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 9,978 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 9,990 | -107 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 10,097 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 10,115 | -495 | -4.67% |
| 1990 | 10,610 | -1,290 | -10.84% |
| 1980 | 11,900 | -420 | -3.41% |
| 1970 | 12,320 | -1,589 | -11.42% |
| 1960 | 13,909 | -1,726 | -11.04% |
| 1950 | 15,635 | -1,578 | -9.17% |
| 1940 | 17,213 | 3,413 | 24.73% |
| 1930 | 13,800 | -1,032 | -6.96% |
| 1920 | 14,832 | -274 | -1.81% |
| 1910 | 15,106 | 361 | 2.45% |
| 1900 | 14,745 | 294 | 2.03% |
| 1890 | 14,451 | 5,159 | 55.52% |
| 1880 | 9,292 | 9,287 | 185740.00% |
| 1870 | 5 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.56%
County Website
State
Founded
February 26, 1867
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
10,115
Growth Since 2010
-4.65%
Rice County, Kansas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,786 | 90.97% |
| Two or More Races | 313 | 3.24% |
| Some Other Race | 204 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.21% |
Rice County, Kansas Population by Race
Rice County, Kansas Population Pyramid $2021
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Rice County, Kansas Population by Age
Rice County, Kansas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,917 | 2.29 | 74.5 |
| Married | 2,131 | 2.95 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 1,339 | 1.13 | 57.7 |
| Female | 274 | 2.61 | 66.8 |
| Male | 173 | 2.71 | 78 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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Rice County, Kansas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 2.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 374 | 6.00% |
| High School Graduate | 1,824 | 29.26% |
| Some College | 1,843 | 29.56% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 966 | 15.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 455 | 7.30% |
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Rice County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rice County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,490 | 5,132 | 1,382 |
| Hispanic | 494 | 343 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 108 | 2 |
| Other Race | 111 | 111 | |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 12 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | |
| Native American | 19 | 19 |
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 white people with a rate of 25.17%.
Rice County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,721
Average Earnings
$45,302
Average Male
$31,028
Average Female
Rice County, Kansas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rice County, Kansas Language by Age
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Rice County, Kansas Language
92.42% of Rice County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 7.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.96% of the population.
Rice County, Kansas Language
Rice County, Kansas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,548 | 1,041 | 13.79% |
| Hispanic | 1,037 | 205 | 19.77% |
| Multiple | 269 | 49 | 18.22% |
| Black | 83 | 14 | 16.87% |
| Asian | 45 | 14 | 31.11% |
| Other | 189 | 10 | 5.29% |
| Native | 62 | 10 | 16.13% |
14.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rice County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Kansas is Asian, with 31.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Kansas is Other, with 5.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.46%.
Rice County, Kansas Poverty
Rice County, Kansas Poverty Rate by Education
Rice County, Kansas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Rice County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
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Rice County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Rice County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
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Rice County, Kansas Marital Status
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by War
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 6.90% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 8.20% |
| Native American | 14 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.60% |
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by Race
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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10.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by Education
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64%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Rice County, Kansas Employment by Age
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Rice County, Kansas Employment by Race
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Rice County, Kansas 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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95.31%
Native Born
4.69%
Foreign Born
3.66%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.31% of Rice County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.29% having been born in Kansas. 3.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rice County, Kansas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990