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Lone Rock

Wisconsin · 829 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Lone Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,764. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−11%since 2000
from 929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+32%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5937078229371K1990201020202024Lone Rock
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,764
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,800
+61%since 2000
from $15,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(903)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(37)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(116)
Diversity Score
14
+209%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Rock, Wisconsin?

Lone Rock, Wisconsin has about 829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lone Rock, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lone Rock, Wisconsin earns about $45,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lone Rock, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lone Rock, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Lone Rock, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lone Rock, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lone Rock, Wisconsin?

About 11.1% of people in Lone Rock, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lone Rock, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Lone Rock, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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