Demographics & People — Riceville, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 795 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
| Median Age | 36.3 |
| Total Households | 383 |
| Family Households | 186 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1571 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 747 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 365 |
| German | 323 |
| Norwegian | 110 |
| Irish | 103 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 65 |
| American | 63 |
| English | 61 |
| Other groups | 60 |
| European | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 705 |
| Spanish | 33 |
| Population 5+ | 742 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 55 |
| Population 18+ | 710 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Riceville, Iowa.