Riceville, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Riceville, Pennsylvania had a total population of 60, the 1935th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,028, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
Riceville Quick Facts
How Riceville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76 | 60 | -21.1% |
| Median household income | $51,477 | $54,028 | +5.0% |
| Median home value | $98,300 | $95,400 | -3.0% |
How Riceville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Riceville Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Crawford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville | 12,577 | $43,308 | 22.3% | $116,400 |
| Titusville | 5,189 | $38,194 | 23.0% | $79,200 |
| Pymatuning Central | 2,593 | $64,479 | 10.9% | $119,400 |
| Cambridge Springs | 2,408 | $54,400 | 18.3% | $109,600 |
| Conneaut Lakeshore | 1,886 | $66,094 | 13.6% | $184,200 |
| Linesville | 1,132 | $54,000 | 16.6% | $108,100 |
| Cochranton | 1,084 | $59,375 | 11.4% | $130,500 |
| Saegertown | 828 | $69,375 | 4.9% | $161,600 |
| Conneautville | 748 | $54,375 | 33.5% | $98,800 |
| Fredericksburg (Crawford County) | 673 | N/A | 25.0% | $111,700 |
Cities Similar to Riceville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Town | 60 | N/A | $259,100 | 55.0% | 68.3% |
| Cherry Valley | 60 | $53,000 | $200,000 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Newburg (Clearfield County) | 63 | $57,083 | $100,000 | 3.9% | 15.9% |
| Schenley | 65 | N/A | N/A | 6.2% | 7.7% |
| Webster | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 60, Riceville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Riceville is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Crawford County. The total population is 60. It ranks as the 1935th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Riceville is 29.0 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 5.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Riceville is $54,028. This is 31% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Riceville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Riceville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $95,400. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Riceville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Riceville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Riceville, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Riceville, Pennsylvania?
Riceville, Pennsylvania has a population of 60 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Riceville, PA?
The median household income in Riceville is $54,028, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Riceville, PA?
The ACS sample for Riceville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Riceville, Pennsylvania?
Riceville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Riceville, PA?
The median home value in Riceville is $95,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Riceville, Pennsylvania?
13.3% of adults (25+) in Riceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.