Demographics & People — Rice Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,120 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,200 |
| Median Age | 44.3 |
| Total Households | 1,721 |
| Family Households | 1,208 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0166 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,038 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,138 |
| German | 916 |
| Swedish | 580 |
| Norwegian | 550 |
| Finnish | 490 |
| Polish | 326 |
| Irish | 244 |
| Other groups | 236 |
| English | 176 |
| Italian | 127 |
Language
| English Only | 3,852 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 3,912 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 358 |
| Population 18+ | 3,344 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| 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 Rice Lake, Minnesota.