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Random Lake

Wisconsin · 1,561 residents · 1.501 sq mi
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Random Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $178,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,561
+1%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+17%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Random Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,015
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,369
+57%since 2000
from $21,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,440)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(71)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other2.1%(33)
Diversity Score17.6%(275)
Diversity Score
18
+304%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

Random Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Random Lake, Wisconsin earns about $73,015 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 $178,000, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Random Lake, Wisconsin?

About 22.4% 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 3.8% 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 148 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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