Total Population
2,018
Population
Growth Rate
0.39%
Median Age
32
Diversity Index
16.800
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Rice
Rice, Benton County, MN
The City of Rice in Benton County, MN is 60 miles northwest of Minneapolis–St. Paul along the upper Mississippi. Families and retirees can enjoy the great outdoors at Little Rock Lake and Bend in the River Regional Park. Compared to the rest of the country, Rice's cost of living is 7.1% lower than the U.S. average. Our median income in Rice, MN is $68,672 and the median home value is $182,160 — well below the national average. Many of Rice’s residents are college educated and work in sectors like science and technology, manufacturing, and construction. Learn more about the City of Rice below.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
711
Total Housing Units
725
Owner Occupied
603
Renter Occupied
108
Vacant
14
Median Home Value
$235,000
Average Home Value
$251,575
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.19%
Income Projection
Median Household
$99,883 $104,958
Average Household
$100,079 $110,955
Per Capita
$35,261 $39,303
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
77
Total Employed
950
Workers 16+
1,114
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
255
2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
210
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
5
Employed
89
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
89
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
71
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
59
Some
High School
22
Graduated
High School
296
Associates
Degree
314
Bachelor's
Degree
221
Graduate
Degree
109
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
365
Non-Resident Commuters
746
Drive Alone
955
Carpooled
29
Public
0
Work At Home
96
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11