Population 9,350 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rice County
Household size in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Rice County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.44, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in Rice County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 39.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rice County: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rice County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Kansas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rice County
Renters in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Rice County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (53.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.8% of the housing in Rice County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Rice County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $487 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $787 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rice County pays $787 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $300 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 20.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rice County
Bachelor's degrees in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Rice County than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Rice County have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rice County
| Period | Rice County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rice County runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rice County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice County | 2.41 | 38.6 | 6.1% | 22.6% | 13.8% | 1957 | $787 | 25.8% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
| McPherson County | 2.36 | 39.5 | 7.0% | 24.5% | 8.2% | 1969 | $883 | 35.0% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| Barton County | 2.42 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 34.8% | 16.7% | 1961 | $787 | 21.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| Marion County | 2.36 | 42.7 | 5.3% | 18.7% | 15.2% | 1956 | $745 | 31.2% | 92.1% | 3.5% |
| Chase County | 2.11 | 44.9 | 3.6% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 1958 | $775 | 30.8% | 92.3% | 1.0% |
| Ness County | 2.24 | 46.1 | 7.2% | 18.4% | 19.5% | 1960 | $536 | 24.8% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Lyon County | 2.40 | 36.9 | 8.9% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1966 | $938 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 1.9% |
| Coffey County | 2.33 | 43.7 | 10.4% | 24.1% | 10.9% | 1969 | $822 | 19.9% | 92.4% | 6.3% |
| Scott County | 2.23 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 1961 | $801 | 33.4% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Anderson County | 2.46 | 41.9 | 9.9% | 21.1% | 10.7% | 1963 | $862 | 13.3% | 89.2% | 4.5% |
| Wichita County | 2.55 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 22.0% | 9.7% | 1966 | $923 | 18.7% | 82.5% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Arenac County, MI · Alpine County, CA · Amelia County, VA · Amite County, MS · Anderson County, KS · Andrew County, MO · Andrews County, TX · Antelope County, NE · Appling County, GA · Appomattox County, VA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rice County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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