Rice County, Kansas

Total Population: 9,389

County Seat: Lyons

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Median Home Value

$105,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,947

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Two or More Races4.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

19.6%

Male

51.7%

Female

48.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

6.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,947

Mean Household Income

$78,776

Per Capita Income

$32,742

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$105,500

Median Rent

$717/mo

Total Housing Units

4,384

Owner-Occupied

77.1%

Renter-Occupied

22.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Married Couple Households

55.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

85.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20159.