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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. With a population of 2,018 and a steady growth rate of 0.39%, Rice is a growing community that maintains its close-knit charm.

Residents enjoy a lower-than-average cost of living, with a median household income of $99,883 and a median home value of $235,000, making homeownership more attainable than in surrounding metro areas.

Rice supports a strong local economy with 77 businesses employing 950 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

Population2000201020252030
Rice7111,2752,1632,260

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4207
5-9214
10-14218
15-19147
20-24121
25-29110
30-34173
35-39185
40-44221
45-49145
50-54117
55-5994
60-6456
65-6962
70-7441
75-7919
80-8417
85+16
18+1,430
Median Age32

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Race

Rice2025
Total2,163.00
White Alone93.11%
Black Alone0.88%
American Indian Alone0.18%
Asian Alone0.18%
Pacific Islander Alone0.05%
Some Other Race0.42%
Two or More Races5.18%
Hispanic Origin2.96%
Diversity Index18.00

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Growth Rate

Rice2025 - 2030
Population0.88%
Households0.98%
Families0.86%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income1%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households247462764802
Housing Units250490776813
Owner Occupied Units664704
Renter Occupied Units10098
Vacant Units1211

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Home Value

Rice20252030
Median Home Value$245,142$283,163
Average Home Value$263,272$328,565
<$50,0002630
$50,000 - $99,99953
$100,000 - $149,999175
$150,000 - $199,9996124
$200,000 - $249,999247160
$250,000 - $299,999177196
$300,000 - $399,99989152
$400,000 - $499,999512
$500,000 - $749,99936119
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later107
2000-2009352
1990-199965
1980-198931
1970-197980
1960-19695
1950-19595
1940-19494
1939 or Before38

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Income

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Income

Rice20252030
Median Household$96,054$100,348
Average Household$98,494$102,258
Per Capita$34,789$36,288

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Household Income

Rice2025
<$15,00022
$15,000 - $24,99918
$25,000 - $34,99928
$35,000 - $49,99956
$50,000 - $74,99990
$75,000 - $99,999190
$100,000 - $149,999245
$150,000 - $199,999106
$200,000+9

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,172
In-County Residents396
Out-of-County Residents774
Drive Alone990
Carpooled36
Public Transport0
Work at Home110
Motorcycle3
Bicycle0
Walked27
Other6
Less than 5 minutes27
5-9 minutes58
10-14 minutes30
15-19 minutes216
20-24 minutes351
25-29 minutes146
30-34 minutes130
35-39 minutes17
40-44 minutes11
45-59 minutes37
60-89 minutes12
90+ minutes27
Average Travel Time24

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees993
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction52
Manufacturing263
Wholesale Trade210
  
Retail Trade71
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers25
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip10
Food & Beverage Stores13
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations11
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music2
General Merchandise Str10
  
Transportation/Warehouse19
Information32
  
Finance & Insurance18
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn11
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other7
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing25
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv13
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2
Educational Services50
HealthCare/Social Assist69
Arts/Entertainment/Rec4
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs93
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places93
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin24
Auto Repair/Maintenance6
Public Administration Emp47

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Rice2025
<9th Grade7
Some High School26
GED36
Graduated High School315
Some College/No Degree134
Associates Degree338
Bachelor's Degree276
Graduate Degree124

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses81
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus11
Manufacturing Bus6
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus12
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus2
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus3
Food & Beverage Stores Bus2
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus2
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus5
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus5
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus2
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus3
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus3
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus1
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus3
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus7
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus7
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus3
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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