Riceville is a city located in Howard County Iowa. Riceville has a 2024 population of 802. Riceville is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 809 in 2020.
The average household income in Riceville is $55,179 with a poverty rate of 10.96%. The median age in Riceville is 36.3 years: 36 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riceville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 93.45% |
| Other race | 30 | 3.12% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 417 | 2.19 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Non Family | 203 | 1.15 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 149 | 2.91 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 53 | 2.98 | 34 | 66 |
| Male | 12 | 7.42 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 2.68% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 15.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 239 | 37.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 3.31% |
| Some College | 177 | 27.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 540 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 40 | 21 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,833 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,250 | $0 | $55,781 |
| High School Graduate | $42,292 | $45,208 | $34,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,071 | $37,321 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,083 | $41,563 | $34,244 |
| Some College | $34,355 | $34,960 | $33,750 |
$37,083
Average Earnings
$41,563
Average Male
$34,244
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.59% of Riceville residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 79 | 10.27% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 17 | 21.79% |
| Other | 30 | 2 | 6.67% |
10.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riceville is Hispanic, with 21.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riceville is Other, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.4% |
| Some College | 6.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,864 | $67,948 |
| Households | $48,009 | $55,179 |
| Married Families | $67,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,348 | $36,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.89%
Born in Riceville
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
96.78% of Riceville residents were born in the United States, with 62.89% having been born in Iowa. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 794 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 795 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 797 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 799 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 800 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 802 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 804 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 812 | 9 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 803 | -6 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 809 | 53 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 756 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 758 | -31 | -3.93% |
| 2016 | 789 | -5 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 794 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 791 | 11 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 780 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 784 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 779 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 780 | 0 | 0% |