Rice County, Kansas Population 2022
Rice County, Kansas's estimated population is 9,699 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 -4.11% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 5 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 9,292 | 9,287 | 185740.00% |
| 1890 | 14,451 | 5,159 | 55.52% |
| 1900 | 14,745 | 294 | 2.03% |
| 1910 | 15,106 | 361 | 2.45% |
| 1920 | 14,832 | -274 | -1.81% |
| 1930 | 13,800 | -1,032 | -6.96% |
| 1940 | 17,213 | 3,413 | 24.73% |
| 1950 | 15,635 | -1,578 | -9.17% |
| 1960 | 13,909 | -1,726 | -11.04% |
| 1970 | 12,320 | -1,589 | -11.42% |
| 1980 | 11,900 | -420 | -3.41% |
| 1990 | 10,610 | -1,290 | -10.84% |
| 2010 | 10,115 | -495 | -4.67% |
| 2011 | 10,097 | -18 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 9,990 | -107 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 9,978 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 9,971 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 9,925 | -46 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 9,782 | -143 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 9,563 | -219 | -2.24% |
| 2018 | 9,483 | -80 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 9,537 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 9,591 | 54 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 9,645 | 54 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 9,699 | 54 | 0.56% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,611 | 90.34% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 213 | 2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 374 | 3.92% |
Rice County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,939 | 2.24 | 73.3 |
| Married | 2,174 | 2.92 | 85.6 |
| Male | 115 | 2.6 | 73.9 |
| Female | 302 | 2.42 | 59.3 |
| Non Family | 1,348 | 1.08 | 56.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 2.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 368 | 5.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,845 | 29.79% |
| Some College | 1,862 | 30.07% |
| Associates Degree | 615 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 876 | 14.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 472 | 7.62% |
Rice County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62 | 62 | 21 |
| White | 5,398 | 5,034 | 1,280 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 115 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 531 | 395 | 45 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | |
| Other Race | 149 | 149 |
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 black people with a rate of 33.87%.
$38,318
Average Earnings
$45,955
Average Male
$28,048
Average Female
Rice County, Kansas Language by Age
Rice County, Kansas Language
92.90% of Rice County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 7.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.55% of the population.
Rice County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 117 | 54 | 46.15% |
| Native | 40 | 15 | 37.50% |
| Asian | 37 | 8 | 21.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,018 | 163 | 16.01% |
| White | 7,360 | 912 | 12.39% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 351 | 44 | 12.54% |
13.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rice County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Kansas is Black, with 46.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Kansas is Multiple, with 12.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.69%.
Rice County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Rice County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Rice County, Kansas 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 35-44.
Rice County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 7.55% |
| Native American | 19 | 76.00% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.41% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.49% |
Rice County, Kansas Veterans by Education
9.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.69%
Born in Rice County, Kansas
95.46%
Native Born
4.54%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.46% of Rice County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 67.69% having been born in Kansas. 2.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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