Demographics & People — Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,030 |
| Estimated 2026 | 9,030 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 3,944 |
| Family Households | 2,062 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0911 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,417 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 266 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,141 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,264 |
| Norwegian | 1,367 |
| Other groups | 839 |
| Irish | 712 |
| English | 504 |
| French (except Basque) | 499 |
| Swedish | 492 |
| Polish | 308 |
| Italian | 306 |
Language
| English Only | 8,329 |
| Spanish | 132 |
| Population 5+ | 8,573 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 576 |
| Population 18+ | 6,896 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rice Lake, Wisconsin.