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Random Lake

Wisconsin · 1,572 residents (2025 est.) · 1.501 sq mi
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Random Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,575
+2%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+22%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,572 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Random Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,601
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,340
+121%since 2000
from $21,892 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−8%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,423)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(64)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.5%(71)
Diversity Score22.5%(354)
Diversity Score
22
+417%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

Random Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,575 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Random Lake, Wisconsin earns about $89,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Random Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Random Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $278,900, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Random Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

About 4.4% of people in Random Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Random Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Random Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 162 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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