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Rudolph

Wisconsin · 429 residents (2025 est.) · 1.204 sq mi
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Rudolph has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,900. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
466
+10%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+38%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4114464815165511990201020202024Rudolph
2024466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,971
+101%since 2000
from $18,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+17%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(396)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian2.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(41)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score23.4%(109)
Diversity Score
23
+135%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rudolph, Wisconsin?

Rudolph, Wisconsin has about 466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rudolph, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Rudolph, Wisconsin earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rudolph, Wisconsin expensive?

In Rudolph, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Rudolph, Wisconsin?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rudolph, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rudolph, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of people in Rudolph, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rudolph, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Rudolph, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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