Rice County, Kansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

9,350

Diversity Score

37.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.6%%

Rice County, Kansas Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Rice County, Kansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)7,25877.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,30514.0%
Two or More Races5576.0%
Black / African American1691.8%
Native American430.5%
Other Race150.2%
Asian30.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Rice County, Kansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rice County, Kansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 77.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Rice County, Kansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 37.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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