2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,389
Rice County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 9,389. The median household income is $63,947, near the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4%, median home value is $105,500, and 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
9,389
2023 estimate
Rank #2537 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,947
Household
Rank #1552 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$105,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2842 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1252 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% below Kansas avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
36% above Kansas avg·51% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Kansas avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,742
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% below Kansas avg·50% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Kansas avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Kansas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
33% above Kansas avg·42% above national avg
Housing Units
4,384
Households
3,694
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,184
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Kansas avg·1% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Kansas avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.1%
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