Rice County's 2026 population is estimated at 70,235, reflecting a 0.87% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rice County is the 14th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 64,231 and has grown 9.35% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 53,361 adults, (11,304 of whom are seniors) in Rice County.
Female: 32,836 (48.3%)
Male: 35,081 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Rice County includes 79.5% White, 6.76% Black or African American, 4.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,994 | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,589 | 6.76% |
| Two or more races | 4,396 | 6.47% |
| Other race | 3,018 | 4.44% |
| Asian | 1,545 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 349 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.04% |
Rice County 's average per capita income is $51,062. Household income levels show a median of $83,181. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,431 | $139,131 |
| Families | $104,630 | $125,803 |
| Households | $83,181 | $104,276 |
| Non Families | $46,542 | $58,685 |
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