Rice County's estimated 2026 population is 9,255 with a growth rate of -0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rice County is the 41st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 10,116 and has seen a growth of -8.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 7,160 adults, (1,777 of whom are seniors) in Rice County.
Female: 4,505 (48.2%)
Male: 4,845 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Rice County includes 78.92% White, 4.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,379 | 78.92% |
| Two or more races | 1,302 | 13.93% |
| Other race | 427 | 4.57% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
Rice County's average per capita income is $47,422. Household income levels show a median of $63,925. The poverty rate stands at 7.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,506 | - |
| Families | $79,275 | $103,725 |
| Households | $63,925 | $81,167 |
| Non Families | $36,616 | $40,491 |
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