Rice County, MN

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2022 Population

67,152

0.534% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic (DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic (DFL) Party

2022 Median Age

37.1

0.542% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.25%

9.55% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$78,214

9.57% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$279,700

16.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

33,026

0.0787% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Rice County, MN had a population of 67.2k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $78,214. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Rice County, MN grew from 66,795 to 67,152, a 0.534% increase and its median household income grew from $71,384 to $78,214, a 9.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rice County, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.34%), Other (Hispanic) (3.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.49%), and White (Hispanic) (2.35%).

None of the households in Rice County, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Rice County, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rice County, MN are St Olaf College (969 degrees awarded in 2022) and Carleton College (555 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Rice County, MN was $279,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

Most people in Rice County, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rice County, MN was 2 cars per household.

Rice County, MN borders Dakota County, MN, Dodge County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Scott County, MN, Steele County, MN, and Waseca County, MN.

United States Minnesota Faribault-Northfield, MN

Population & Diversity

Rice County, MN is home to a population of 67.2k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.97% of Rice County, MN residents were born outside of the country (5.36k people).

In 2022, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.8k people) in Rice County, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.38k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2022 Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94.3% of Rice County, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Rice County, MN was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rice County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rice County, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 204
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.26k ± 187
Other (Hispanic)
2.38k ± 501

8.73%

Hispanic Population

5.86k people

8.73% of the people in Rice County, MN are hispanic (5.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rice County, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

7.97%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.36k people

7.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.19k people

As of 2022, 7.97% of Rice County, MN residents (5.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rice County, MN was 7.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rice County, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,216 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
685 ± 158
Gulf War (2001-)
606 ± 152

Rice County, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rice County, MN employs 33k people. The largest industries in Rice County, MN are Educational Services (5,416 people), Manufacturing (4,997 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,541 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($111,989), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,667), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,055).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

33k

2022 Value

± 1,160

−0.0787%

1 Year decline

± 4.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rice County, MN declined at a rate of −0.0787%, from 33.1k employees to 33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rice County, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,573 people), Management Occupations (3,273 people), and Production Occupations (2,780 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rice County, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33k

2022 Value

± 1,160

−0.0787%

1 Year decline

± 4.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Rice County, MN declined at a rate of −0.0787%, from 33.1k employees to 33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rice County, MN, are Educational Services (5,416 people), Manufacturing (4,997 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,541 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rice County, MN, though some of these residents may live in Rice County, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,846

Median earning men ± $2,327

$34,840

Median earning women ± $1,848

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($83,702), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,917), and Wholesale Trade ($71,111).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($64,079), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,105), and Construction ($46,862).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

187
Construction
121
Other Services (except Public Administration)
95
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$304k
Manufacturing
$145k
Educational Services
$143k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rice County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 48.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.8%), followed by Other (1.26%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.26%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rice County, MN went to Donald J. Trump with 48.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.8%), followed by Other (1.26%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rice County, MN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Rice County, MN awarded 1,524 degrees. The student population of Rice County, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,295 male students and 2,810 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rice County, MN are White (997 and 72.8%), followed by Asian (126 and 9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (118 and 8.62%), and Two or More Races (84 and 6.14%).

The largest universities in Rice County, MN by number of degrees awarded are St Olaf College (969 and 63.6%) and Carleton College (555 and 36.4%).

The most popular majors in Rice County, MN are General Biological Sciences (170 and 11.2%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (118 and 7.74%), and General Mathematics (113 and 7.41%).

The median tuition cost in Rice County, MN for private four year colleges is $58,447.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Rice County, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 32.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,105 (45% men and 55% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,105 students enrolled in Rice County, MN, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,104 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
170 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
118 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
113 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rice County, MN was General Biological Sciences with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rice County, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

St Olaf College
969 degrees awarded
Carleton College
555 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St Olaf College with 969 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 644 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rice County, MN, which is 0.732 times less than the 880 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 997 degrees mean that there were 7.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 126 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($58,447) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($390) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($967) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rice County, MN was $279,700 in 2022, which is 0.992 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $240,400 to $279,700, a 16.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Rice County, MN is 75.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Rice County, MN have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rice County, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rice County, MN is $78,214. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rice County, MN was Census Tract 702 with a value of $120,764, followed by Census Tract 705.03 and Census Tract 704, with respective values of $115,829 and $97,944.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rice County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.807%.

Housing

Property

$279,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,783

$17,566

Median Property Taxes

±$741

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rice County, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rice County, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.5%

Homeownership

2022

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.5% of the housing units in Rice County, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rice County, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 702
Census Tract 705.03
Census Tract 704

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rice County, MN was Census Tract 702 with a value of $120,764, followed by Census Tract 705.03 and Census Tract 704, with respective values of $115,829 and $97,944.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rice County, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,214

Median Household Income

± $3,088

23.3k

Number of Households

± 939

In 2022, the median household income of the 23.3k households in Rice County, MN grew to $78,214 from the previous year's value of $71,384.

The following chart displays the households in Rice County, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rice County, MN is from Minnesota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (8.54%)

In 2022, 70.3% of workers in Rice County, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rice County, MN have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Rice County, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rice County, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rice County, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rice County, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rice County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.807%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rice County, MN (5.5k out of 59.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rice County, MN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Rice County, MN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Rice County, MN has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rice County, MN see 1137 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.96% increase from the previous year (1063 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1922 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,137 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rice County, MN

Primary care physicians in Rice County, MN see an average of 1,137 patients per year. This represents a 6.96% increase from the previous year (1,063 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rice County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.05%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rice County, MN grew by 8.2% from 5.59% to 6.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rice County, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.4 in Rice County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rice County, MN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Rice County, MN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rice County, MN.