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Rice County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Rice County has 69,939 residents, up 4.2% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,619 households moved in and 1,856 moved out (-237 net), while a net $11.3M of income left. Median household income is $83,181, the median home $320,200 and median rent $1,083 a month.
In Minnesota: 14th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 62nd of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 16th of 87 counties for median household income · 14th of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rice County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County, MN | 297 | $22.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 159 | $10.3M |
| Steele County, MN | 114 | $5.5M |
| Scott County, MN | 103 | $7.1M |
| Le Sueur County, MN | 83 | $7.8M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 72 | $4.9M |
| Goodhue County, MN | 54 | $3.3M |
| Olmsted County, MN | 37 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rice County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County, MN | 325 | $31.6M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 218 | $10.3M |
| Steele County, MN | 144 | $7.7M |
| Scott County, MN | 93 | $8.0M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 85 | $3.7M |
| Le Sueur County, MN | 82 | $5.2M |
| Goodhue County, MN | 61 | $3.2M |
| Olmsted County, MN | 41 | $2.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.