Rice Lake, WI

Census Place

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2024 Population

9,030

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.826% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12.9%

27.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$52,417

4.77% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$193,800

8.82% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,487

3.55% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Rice Lake, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Rice Lake, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rice Lake, WI are Northwood Technical College (2,003 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Rice Lake, WI was $193,800, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Rice Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rice Lake, WI was 2 cars per household.

United States Wisconsin Barron County, WI Barron, Polk, Clark & Chippewa (Eastern, North & NW Towns) Counties PUMA, WI

Population & Diversity

Rice Lake, WI is home to a population of 9.03k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.38% of Rice Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (215 people).

In 2024, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.88k people) in Rice Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 286 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 231 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Rice Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rice Lake, WI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rice Lake, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rice Lake, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.88k ± 327
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
286 ± 136
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
231 ± 169

5.04%

Hispanic Population

455 people

5.04% of the people in Rice Lake, WI are hispanic (455 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rice Lake, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,915 ± 7,306 people
India
21,992 ± 3,634 people
China
14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

Foreign-Born Population

2.38%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

215 people

2.57%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

232 people

As of 2024, 2.38% of Rice Lake, WI residents (215 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rice Lake, WI was 2.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rice Lake, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
114 ± 70
Gulf War (2001-)
67 ± 68
Gulf War (1990s)
34 ± 36

Rice Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rice Lake, WI.

Economy

The economy of Rice Lake, WI employs 4.49k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rice Lake, WI were Manufacturing (1,045 people), Retail Trade (628 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (595 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($71,365), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,226), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,701).

Employment

Occupations

4.49k

2024 Value

± 476

3.55%

1 Year growth

± 15.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rice Lake, WI grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 4.33k employees to 4.49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rice Lake, WI, are Production Occupations (647 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (528 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (370 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rice Lake, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.49k

2024 Value

± 476

3.55%

1 Year growth

± 15.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rice Lake, WI grew at a rate of 3.55%, from 4.33k employees to 4.49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rice Lake, WI, are Manufacturing (1,045 people), Retail Trade (628 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (595 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rice Lake, WI, though some of these residents may live in Rice Lake, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,635

Median earning men ± $4,076

$36,232

Median earning women ± $4,878

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,437), Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,603), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,768).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,875), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,904), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,732).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rice Lake, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Rice Lake, WI awarded 2,003 degrees. The student population of Rice Lake, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,064 male students and 1,604 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rice Lake, WI are White (1,741 and 86.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (70 and 3.49%), Hispanic or Latino (64 and 3.2%), and Unknown (45 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Rice Lake, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northwood Technical College (2,003 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rice Lake, WI are Welding Technology (396 and 19.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (297 and 14.8%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (86 and 4.29%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,668 students enrolled in Rice Lake, WI, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,278 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
296 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
248 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Rice Lake, WI was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 296 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Rice Lake, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwood Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,003 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwood Technical College with 2,003 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 884 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rice Lake, WI, which is 0.79 times less than the 1,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,741 degrees mean that there were 24.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 70 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,524) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,940) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rice Lake, WI was $193,800 in 2024, which is 0.583 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $178,100 to $193,800, a 8.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Rice Lake, WI is 55.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rice Lake, WI have an average commute time of 13.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rice Lake, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,571

$2,195

Median Property Taxes

±$308

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rice Lake, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rice Lake, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 55.2% of the housing units in Rice Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rice Lake, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,417

Median Household Income

± $7,654

3.98k

Number of Households

± 452

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.98k households in Rice Lake, WI declined from $52,417 from the previous year's value of $55,040.

The following chart displays the households in Rice Lake, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rice Lake, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (5.94%)

In 2024, 81.8% of workers in Rice Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (5.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rice Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (13.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Rice Lake, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rice Lake, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rice Lake, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rice Lake, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rice Lake, WI (1.13k out of 8.75k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rice Lake, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.5% of the population of Rice Lake, WI has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 9.96% on non-group plans, and 0.781% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.53%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

9.96%

Non-Group

0.781%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rice Lake, WI declined by 11.3% from 9.63% to 8.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rice Lake, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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