Random Lake, WI

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2023 Population

1,494

5.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.7

4.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

3.41%

1.94% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,370

6.54% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$240,300

7.04% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

744

5.46% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Random Lake, WI had a population of 1.49k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $87,370. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Random Lake, WI declined from 1,580 to 1,494, a −5.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $82,010 to $87,370, a 6.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Random Lake, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.61%), White (Hispanic) (1.94%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.669%).

None of the households in Random 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% of the residents in Random Lake, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Random Lake, WI was $240,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Random Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Random Lake, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Random Lake, WI is home to a population of 1.49k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.95% of Random Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (59 people).

In 2023, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.37k people) in Random Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Random Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Random Lake, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Random Lake, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 183
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
48 ± 36.2
Two+ (Hispanic)
39 ± 46.1

4.55%

Hispanic Population

68 people

4.55% of the people in Random Lake, WI are hispanic (68 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Random Lake, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

3.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59 people

2.78%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

44 people

As of 2023, 3.95% of Random Lake, WI residents (59 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Random Lake, WI was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
36 ± 22
Vietnam
26 ± 19
Gulf War (1990s)
17 ± 13

Random Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Random Lake, WI employs 744 people. The largest industries in Random Lake, WI are Manufacturing (201 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (97 people), and Construction (63 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($107,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,417), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,750).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

744

2023 Value

± 101

−5.46%

1 Year decline

± 19.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Random Lake, WI declined at a rate of −5.46%, from 787 employees to 744 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Random Lake, WI, are Production Occupations (97 people), Sales & Related Occupations (78 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Random Lake, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

744

2023 Value

± 101

−5.46%

1 Year decline

± 19.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Random Lake, WI declined at a rate of −5.46%, from 787 employees to 744 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Random Lake, WI, are Manufacturing (201 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (97 people), and Construction (63 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Random Lake, WI, though some of these residents may live in Random Lake, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,526

Median earning men ± $6,432

$40,952

Median earning women ± $3,351

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($107,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,500), and Manufacturing ($71,458).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,139).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 Random 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Random Lake, WI was $240,300 in 2023, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $224,500 to $240,300, a 7.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Random Lake, WI is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Random Lake, WI have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Random Lake, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$240,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$19,892

$482

Median Property Taxes

±$80

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 Random Lake, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.4% of the housing units in Random Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Random Lake, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$87,370

Median Household Income

± $6,474

639

Number of Households

± 103

In 2023, the median household income of the 639 households in Random Lake, WI grew to $87,370 from the previous year's value of $82,010.

The following chart displays the households in Random 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 Random Lake, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (7.35%)

In 2023, 78.2% of workers in Random Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.35%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Random Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Random Lake, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Random 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 Random Lake, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Random Lake, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Random Lake, WI (51 out of 1.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Random 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

98% of the population of Random Lake, WI has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 3.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sheboygan County, WI see 1579 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0633% decrease from the previous year (1580 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1510 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 636 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,579 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sheboygan County, WI

Primary care physicians in Sheboygan County, WI see an average of 1,579 patients per year. This represents a 0.0633% decrease from the previous year (1,580 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sheboygan County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.01%

Uninsured

57.2%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

3.35%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Random Lake, WI declined by 18.6% from 2.47% to 2.01%.

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

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