Rice

City of Rice

City of Rice, Benton County, MN

The City of Rice, situated in Benton County along Highway 10, is just 20 minutes north of St. Cloud, offering a peaceful and family-friendly lifestyle with convenient access to nearby urban centers. Rice is a growing community that maintains its close-knit charm.

Residents enjoy a lower-than-average cost of living making homeownership more attainable than in surrounding metro areas.

Rice supports a strong local economy with businesses employing people across diverse industries. Many residents work in science and technology, construction, manufacturing, and hospitality, all of which contribute to the city's stability and growth.

Rice is thriving and ready to welcome you. Whether you're starting your career, raising a family, or planning your retirement, Rice offers the perfect blend of affordability, opportunity, and community spirit.

Discover what makes Rice a great place to live, work, and thrive. Learn more about Rice in Benton County below.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Rice 711 1,275 2,163 2,247

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 203
5-9 207
10-14 226
15-19 150
20-24 126
25-29 102
30-34 166
35-39 175
40-44 229
45-49 148
50-54 117
55-59 102
60-64 54
65-69 64
70-74 46
75-79 17
80-84 16
85+ 15
18+ 1,432
Median Age 32

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Rice 2026
Total 2,163.00
White Alone 93.34%
Black Alone 0.83%
American Indian Alone 0.18%
Asian Alone 0.18%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.05%
Some Other Race 0.42%
Two or More Races 4.99%
Hispanic Origin 2.91%
Diversity Index 17.60

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Rice 2026 - 2031
Population 0.76%
Households 0.87%
Families 0.72%
Median Household Income 1%
Per Capita Income 1%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 247 462 768 802
Housing Units 250 490 776 810
Owner Occupied Units 668 701
Renter Occupied Units 100 101
Vacant Units 8 8

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Rice 2026 2031
Median Home Value $246,154 $291,184
Average Home Value $266,800 $346,451
<$50,000 18 18
$50,000 - $99,999 2 1
$100,000 - $149,999 15 2
$150,000 - $199,999 59 17
$200,000 - $249,999 260 142
$250,000 - $299,999 182 207
$300,000 - $399,999 91 162
$400,000 - $499,999 5 13
$500,000 - $749,999 35 136
$1,000,000 + 0 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 96
2000-2009 378
1990-1999 44
1980-1989 52
1970-1979 96
1960-1969 7
1950-1959 3
1940-1949 6
1939 or Before 44

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Rice 2026 2031
Median Household $98,464 $102,768
Average Household $100,548 $106,714
Per Capita $35,701 $38,088

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Rice 2026
<$15,000 33
$15,000 - $24,999 18
$25,000 - $34,999 19
$35,000 - $49,999 49
$50,000 - $74,999 93
$75,000 - $99,999 180
$100,000 - $149,999 243
$150,000 - $199,999 121
$200,000+ 12

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 1,214
In-County Residents 468
Out-of-County Residents 746
Drive Alone 968
Carpooled 63
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 146
Motorcycle 6
Bicycle 0
Walked 26
Other 5
Less than 5 minutes 42
5-9 minutes 58
10-14 minutes 36
15-19 minutes 175
20-24 minutes 374
25-29 minutes 135
30-34 minutes 127
35-39 minutes 28
40-44 minutes 10
45-59 minutes 34
60-89 minutes 17
90+ minutes 32
Average Travel Time 24

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 994
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 1
Mining 0
Utilities 0
Construction 53
Manufacturing 263
Wholesale Trade 210
   
Retail Trade 72
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 25
Furn & Home Furnish Str 0
Electronics & Appl Store 0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 10
Food & Beverage Stores 13
Health/Pers Care Stores 0
Gasoline Stations 12
Clothing/Accessory Store 0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 2
General Merchandise Str 10
   
Transportation/Warehouse 14
Information 32
   
Finance & Insurance 18
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 11
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 7
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 25
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 13
Legal Services 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 2
Educational Services 50
HealthCare/Social Assist 78
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 4
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 98
Accommodation 0
Food Srv/Drinking Places 98
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 22
Auto Repair/Maintenance 4
Public Administration Emp 39

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Rice 2026
<9th Grade 11
Some High School 21
GED 14
Graduated High School 302
Some College/No Degree 191
Associates Degree 352
Bachelor's Degree 234
Graduate Degree 126

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 78
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 1
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 0
Construction Bus 9
Manufacturing Bus 6
Wholesale Trade Bus 2
   
Retail Trade Bus 12
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 2
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 3
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 2
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 0
Gasoline Stations Bus 2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 1
General Merchandise Str Bus 2
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 4
Information Bus 2
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 5
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 2
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 3
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 3
Legal Services Bus 0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 1
Educational Services Bus 1
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 4
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 2
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 7
Accommodation Bus 0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 7
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 9
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 2
Public Administration Bus 6

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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