Rice County, Minnesota Population 2022
Rice County, Minnesota's estimated population is 68,190 with a growth rate of 0.60% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rice County, Minnesota is the 15th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 Population was 64,243 and has seen a growth of 6.14% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 7,543 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 16,083 | 8,540 | 113.22% |
| 1880 | 22,481 | 6,398 | 39.78% |
| 1890 | 23,968 | 1,487 | 6.61% |
| 1900 | 26,080 | 2,112 | 8.81% |
| 1910 | 25,911 | -169 | -0.65% |
| 1920 | 28,307 | 2,396 | 9.25% |
| 1930 | 29,974 | 1,667 | 5.89% |
| 1940 | 32,160 | 2,186 | 7.29% |
| 1950 | 36,235 | 4,075 | 12.67% |
| 1960 | 38,988 | 2,753 | 7.60% |
| 1970 | 41,582 | 2,594 | 6.65% |
| 1980 | 46,087 | 4,505 | 10.83% |
| 1990 | 49,183 | 3,096 | 6.72% |
| 2010 | 64,243 | 15,060 | 30.62% |
| 2011 | 64,466 | 223 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 64,438 | -28 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 64,639 | 201 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 64,997 | 358 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 65,323 | 326 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 65,868 | 545 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 66,196 | 328 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 66,566 | 370 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 66,972 | 406 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 67,378 | 406 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 67,784 | 406 | 0.60% |
| 2022 | 68,190 | 406 | 0.60% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,326 | 84.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,801 | 5.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 246 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 1,403 | 2.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 2,446 | 3.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2,281 | 3.43% |
Rice County, Minnesota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,183 | 2.51 | 74.4 |
| Married | 12,542 | 3.08 | 90.1 |
| Male | 1,233 | 3.26 | 73.3 |
| Female | 1,927 | 3.32 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 7,481 | 1.22 | 53.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,307 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,300 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 13,410 | 31.64% |
| Some College | 8,404 | 19.83% |
| Associates Degree | 4,883 | 11.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,520 | 17.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,559 | 10.76% |
Rice County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 644 | 448 | 243 |
| White | 36,553 | 35,059 | 11,346 |
| 2+ Races | 737 | 652 | 142 |
| Hispanic | 2,588 | 1,573 | 230 |
| Black | 2,048 | 1,205 | 161 |
| Other Race | 1,193 | 546 | 61 |
| Native American | 199 | 149 | 3 |
| Islander | 34 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.73%.
$43,356
Average Earnings
$49,603
Average Male
$37,292
Average Female
Rice County, Minnesota Language by Age
Rice County, Minnesota Language
87.04% of Rice County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 12.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.77% of the population.
Rice County, Minnesota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,889 | 1,145 | 39.63% |
| Hispanic | 4,756 | 1,149 | 24.16% |
| Native | 144 | 26 | 18.06% |
| Asian | 800 | 117 | 14.63% |
| White | 48,691 | 3,341 | 6.86% |
| Other | 918 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,901 | 253 | 13.31% |
10.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.36%
Male Poverty Rate
11.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rice County, Minnesota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Minnesota is Black, with 39.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Minnesota is Multiple, with 13.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.10%.
Rice County, Minnesota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Rice County, Minnesota Married by Age and Sex
Rice County, Minnesota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rice County, Minnesota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,580 | 7.91% |
| Black | 44 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 11 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 2.53% |
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
3.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
66.69%
Born in Rice County, Minnesota
92.43%
Native Born
7.57%
Foreign Born
5.64%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.43% of Rice County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 66.69% having been born in Minnesota. 5.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- 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