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Census Tract 9671, Rice County, Kansas
Census Tract 9671, GEOID 20159967100, in Rice County, Kansas, partly within Lincoln Township, Rice County, Victoria Township, Farmer Township, Rice County, Union Township, Rice County, Eureka Township, Rice County, Chase, Little River, Geneseo, Pioneer Township, Rice County, Bushton, Mitchell Township, Rice County, Galt Township, Harrison Township, Rice County, Odessa Township, Rice County and Frederick. 2,264 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±151); the 2020 Census counted 2,170.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,264
±151 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,170
Median household income
$63,385
±$6,261 (90% margin)
Rice County: $63,925
Median home value
$77,200
±$16,577 (90% margin)
Rice County: $104,600
Median gross rent
$760
±$73 (90% margin)
Rice County: $753
Where is Census Tract 9671?
Census Tract 9671 is one of 3 census tracts in Rice County, Kansas. It covers 344.55 square miles of land, 6 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 20159967100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Township, Rice County | 18% |
| Victoria Township | 16% |
| Farmer Township, Rice County | 14% |
| Union Township, Rice County | 14% |
| Eureka Township, Rice County | 10% |
| Chase | 9% |
| Little River | 8% |
| Geneseo | 7% |
| Pioneer Township, Rice County | 7% |
| Bushton | 7% |
| Mitchell Township, Rice County | 7% |
| Galt Township | 6% |
| Harrison Township, Rice County | 4% |
| Odessa Township, Rice County | 4% |
| Frederick | 1% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 9671: Tract 9711 in Barton County ($59,649), Tract 866 in Ellsworth County ($61,250), Tract 7883 in McPherson County ($84,853), Tract 9672 ($63,218) and Tract 9673 ($66,522). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9671?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9671's population at 2,264 (±151) in 899 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,170 residents and 1,094 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9671 | Rice County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,264 ±151 | 9,350 |
| Households | 899 ±106 | 3,714 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.23 | 2.36 |
| Housing units | 1,063 ±107 | 4,384 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9671?
The median resident of Census Tract 9671 is 39.9 years old; 29.0% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.0%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9671 | Rice County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±3.8 | 38.6 |
| Under 18 years | 29.0% ±2.9 pts | 23.4% |
| 65 years and over | 22.6% ±3.4 pts | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.0% ±4.7 pts | 14.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2% ±5.2 pts | 77.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7% ±4.7 pts | 9.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.7 pts | 7.4% |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±3.3 pts | 15.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 7.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±1.7 pts | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0% ±4.2 pts | 25.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±1.4 pts | 9.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±3.0 pts | 86.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9671 earn?
Half of the 899 households in Census Tract 9671 earn less than $63,385 a year (±$6,261), against $63,925 across Rice County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9671 | Rice County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,385 ±$6,261 | $63,925 |
| Mean household income | $80,033 ±$6,981 | $81,167 |
| Per capita income | $32,615 ±$2,613 | $33,232 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±4.1 pts | 9.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 7.2% |
| Households with a computer | 84.3% ±6.3 pts | 93.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2% ±6.3 pts | 89.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9671?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Census Tract 9671's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,200 by its owner (±$16,577). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 20.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9671 | Rice County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,200 ±$16,577 | $104,600 |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$73 | $753 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.7% ±11.6 pts | 17.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,214 ±$173 | $1,179 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4% ±4.6 pts | 77.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.6% ±4.6 pts | 22.6% |
| Housing units | 1,063 ±107 | 4,384 |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.8% ±4.7 pts | 87.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.8% ±4.9 pts | 34.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9671 get to work?
70.8% of Census Tract 9671's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9671 | Rice County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0% ±4.4 pts | 63.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8% ±6.7 pts | 76.2% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% ±4.8 pts | 10.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 4.3% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±3.0 | 20.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9671 compare with the other tracts in Rice County?
Among Rice County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9671 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rice County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 3 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 3 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Rice County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9673 | 1st | $66,522±$9,498 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9671 | 2nd | $63,385±$6,261 |
| Tract 9672 | 3rd | $63,218±$9,940 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9671?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9671 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections