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Random Lake

Wisconsin · 1,594 residents · 1.501 sq mi
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Random Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $187,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,594
+3%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Random Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,205
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,753
+50%since 2000
from $21,892 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+11%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,484)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(71)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score15.4%(246)
Diversity Score
15
+254%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

Random Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,594 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Random Lake, Wisconsin earns about $59,205 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 $187,800, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

About 21.1% 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 7.2% 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 181 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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