According to ALLCOUNTRYLIST, Rice, Texas is located in Navarro County, just north of Corsicana and south of Dallas. The city itself is relatively small, with a population of around 1,500 people. The town is situated on flat terrain and is known for its mild climate year round. Summers tend to be hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms, while winters are mild but can become quite cold at times.

Rice was first settled by Native Americans in the mid-1800s before becoming an official town in 1887. It was named after William Marsh Rice who donated the land for the town’s development. Rice has always been an agricultural community and continues to be today with many farms in the area producing cotton, soybeans, and other crops.

Politics in Rice are dominated by conservative values with most citizens voting Republican in local and national elections. The city has a mayor-council form of government with a mayor elected every two years.

The economy of Rice revolves around agriculture as well as local businesses that service the community such as restaurants, stores, and medical offices. Education is also important to the community with five public schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as well as North Central Texas College which offers vocational training programs for adults seeking additional qualifications or career changes.

Rice is home to several landmarks including the historic Cotton Gin Museum which features exhibits about the area’s agricultural history as well as artifacts from early settlers who lived in Navarro County during the 19th century. The city also hosts an annual Fall Festival each October which includes live music performances, food vendors, art displays, and craft booths from local artisans selling handmade items like jewelry and woodwork creations.

Population: 798. Estimated population in July 2020: 924 (+15.8% change)
Males: 381 (47.7%), Females: 417 (52.3%)

Navarro County

Zip code: 75155

Median resident age: 29.5 years
Median household income: $31,875
Median house value: $49,200

Races in Rice:

Ancestries: Irish (9.6%), United States (9.3%), English (6.3%), German (4.8%), Norwegian (2.0%), Czech (1.9%).

Elevation: 463 feet

Land area: 2.7 square miles

Population

Rice, Texas is a small town located in Navarro County with a population of 1,158 as of the 2010 census. The majority of the population is White (86.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) and African American (2%). The median age in Rice is 43.2 years, slightly lower than the median age in the United States which is 37.7 years. The median household income in Rice is $42,054 which is lower than the national average of $56,516. Additionally, 28.6% of families in Rice live below the poverty line compared to 14% nationally. There are also more women than men living in Rice with 51% female and 49% male according to the last census data from 2010.

Rice is a rural community that has seen some growth over recent years as people move away from large cities and look for more affordable housing options. It’s located just off Interstate 45 about an hour south of Dallas and about two hours north of Houston making it an ideal location for commuters who want to avoid city traffic but still be close enough to access amenities from larger cities when needed. The town itself offers many outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping and hiking along with cultural attractions like art galleries and museums for those looking for something different during their visit or stay in Rice, Texas.

For population 25 years and over in Rice

• High school or higher: 60.7%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.5%
• Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
• Unemployed: 4.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 33.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rice city

• Never married: 17.6%
• Now married: 60.8%
• Separated: 3.4%
• Widowed: 6.2%
• Divorced: 11.9%

10.2% Foreign born (10.2% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +234 (+41.5%).

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