Rice Lake, WI

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2023 Population

9,030

0.445% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.3

0.82% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10.2%

43.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,040

23.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$178,100

10% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,333

5.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Rice Lake, WI had a population of 9.03k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $55,040. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Rice Lake, WI grew from 8,990 to 9,030, a 0.445% increase and its median household income grew from $44,494 to $55,040, a 23.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rice Lake, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%), Other (Hispanic) (1.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%), and White (Hispanic) (1.01%).

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.

98.6% 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 2023, the median property value in Rice Lake, WI was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in Rice Lake, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rice Lake, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rice Lake, WI is home to a population of 9.03k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.57% of Rice Lake, WI residents were born outside of the country (232 people).

In 2023, there were 39.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.33k people) in Rice Lake, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 211 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 138 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Rice Lake, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Rice Lake, WI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
8.33k ± 236
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
211 ± 119
Other (Hispanic)
138 ± 162

2.95%

Hispanic Population

266 people

2.95% of the people in Rice Lake, WI are hispanic (266 people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
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

2.57%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

232 people

3.15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

283 people

As of 2023, 2.57% of Rice Lake, WI residents (232 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 Rice Lake, WI was 3.15%, 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
135 ± 66
Gulf War (2001-)
45 ± 51
Gulf War (1990s)
42 ± 40

Rice Lake, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rice Lake, WI employs 4.33k people. The largest industries in Rice Lake, WI are Manufacturing (996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (638 people), and Retail Trade (636 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,343), Public Administration ($69,003), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,134).

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

4.33k

2023 Value

± 503

5.5%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rice Lake, WI grew at a rate of 5.5%, from 4.11k employees to 4.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rice Lake, WI, are Production Occupations (594 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (476 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (471 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rice 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

4.33k

2023 Value

± 503

5.5%

1 Year growth

± 15.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rice Lake, WI grew at a rate of 5.5%, from 4.11k employees to 4.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rice Lake, WI, are Manufacturing (996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (638 people), and Retail Trade (636 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

$44,219

Median earning men ± $6,682

$35,838

Median earning women ± $4,093

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,020), Public Administration ($68,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,515).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($86,731), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,344), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,221).

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 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

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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

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%), followed by 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 N/A 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 N/A 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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 Rice Lake, WI was $178,100 in 2023, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $161,900 to $178,100, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Rice Lake, WI is 55.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Rice Lake, WI have an average commute time of 13.4 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

$178,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,575

$2,186

Median Property Taxes

±$302

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

55.4%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.4% of the housing units in Rice Lake, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 5

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Rice 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.

$55,040

Median Household Income

± $7,716

3.94k

Number of Households

± 466

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.94k households in Rice Lake, WI grew to $55,040 from the previous year's value of $44,494.

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.

0.443

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 (84.6%)
Carpooled (8.59%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2023, 84.6% of workers in Rice Lake, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.59%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

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

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rice Lake, WI have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 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

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rice Lake, WI (888 out of 8.74k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

90.4% of the population of Rice Lake, WI has health coverage, with 49.5% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 7.77% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Barron County, WI see 959 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.97% increase from the previous year (905 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1460 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1062 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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959 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barron County, WI

Primary care physicians in Barron County, WI see an average of 959 patients per year. This represents a 5.97% increase from the previous year (905 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.63%

Uninsured

49.5%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

7.77%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rice Lake, WI grew by 1.68% from 9.47% to 9.63%.

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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