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World Population Review
Rice County, Minnesota Population 2021
Rice County, Minnesota's estimated population is 67,784 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 5.51% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67,784 | 406 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 67,378 | 406 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 66,972 | 406 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 66,566 | 370 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 66,196 | 328 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 65,868 | 545 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 65,323 | 326 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 64,997 | 358 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 64,639 | 201 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 64,438 | -28 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 64,466 | 223 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 64,243 | 15,060 | 30.62% |
| 1990 | 49,183 | 3,096 | 6.72% |
| 1980 | 46,087 | 4,505 | 10.83% |
| 1970 | 41,582 | 2,594 | 6.65% |
| 1960 | 38,988 | 2,753 | 7.60% |
| 1950 | 36,235 | 4,075 | 12.67% |
| 1940 | 32,160 | 2,186 | 7.29% |
| 1930 | 29,974 | 1,667 | 5.89% |
| 1920 | 28,307 | 2,396 | 9.25% |
| 1910 | 25,911 | -169 | -0.65% |
| 1900 | 26,080 | 2,112 | 8.81% |
| 1890 | 23,968 | 1,487 | 6.61% |
| 1880 | 22,481 | 6,398 | 39.78% |
| 1870 | 16,083 | 8,540 | 113.22% |
| 1860 | 7,543 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.60%
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State
Founded
March 5, 1853
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
64,243
Growth Since 2010
5.51%
Rice County, Minnesota Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,681 | 85.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,765 | 5.69% |
| Some Other Race | 2,404 | 3.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1,603 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 1,411 | 2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 265 | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.08% |
Rice County, Minnesota Population by Race
Rice County, Minnesota Population Pyramid $2021
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Rice County, Minnesota Population by Age
Rice County, Minnesota Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,005 | 2.51 | 74 |
| Married | 12,346 | 3.1 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 7,585 | 1.22 | 53.4 |
| Female | 1,901 | 3.28 | 57.7 |
| Male | 1,173 | 3.44 | 71.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Rice County, Minnesota Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,479 | 3.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,258 | 5.40% |
| High School Graduate | 13,137 | 31.39% |
| Some College | 8,171 | 19.52% |
| Associates Degree | 4,968 | 11.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,550 | 18.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,290 | 10.25% |
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Rice County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rice County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,496 | 34,742 | 11,319 |
| Hispanic | 2,510 | 1,475 | 203 |
| Black | 1,863 | 1,133 | 140 |
| Other Race | 1,366 | 648 | 38 |
| Asian | 556 | 385 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 284 | 73 |
| Native American | 220 | 191 | 7 |
| Islander | 39 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.01%.
Rice County, Minnesota Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,553
Average Earnings
$47,861
Average Male
$36,882
Average Female
Rice County, Minnesota Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rice County, Minnesota Language by Age
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Rice County, Minnesota Language
86.48% of Rice County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 13.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.00% of the population.
Rice County, Minnesota Language
Rice County, Minnesota Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,947 | 3,038 | 6.21% |
| Black | 2,939 | 1,070 | 36.41% |
| Hispanic | 4,560 | 975 | 21.38% |
| Other | 2,256 | 754 | 33.42% |
| Multiple | 1,194 | 206 | 17.25% |
| Asian | 754 | 94 | 12.47% |
| Native | 91 | 29 | 31.87% |
9.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.71%
Male Poverty Rate
10.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rice County, Minnesota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Minnesota is Black, with 36.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rice County, Minnesota is White, with 6.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
Rice County, Minnesota Poverty
Rice County, Minnesota Poverty Rate by Education
Rice County, Minnesota Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Rice County, Minnesota Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Rice County, Minnesota Marital Status
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by War
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,562 | 7.86% |
| Black | 77 | 3.03% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 12 | 5.26% |
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by Race
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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4.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rice County, Minnesota Veterans by Education
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66.6%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Rice County, Minnesota Employment by Age
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Rice County, Minnesota Employment by Race
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Rice County, Minnesota 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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92.24%
Native Born
7.76%
Foreign Born
5.36%
Non Citizen
2.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.24% of Rice County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 67.62% having been born in Minnesota. 5.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Rice County, Minnesota 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