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Randolph, Nebraska
Randolph, city, in Cedar County, Nebraska. Randolph had 892 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 879 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 877 (±195). GEOID 3140675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
892
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 879 · ACS 2020-2024: 877 ±195
Median household income
$84,531
±$12,040 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$119,000
±$17,469 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$665
±$133 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Randolph and what county is it in?
Randolph is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 818 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | 879 | 100.0% |
| Pierce County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Randolph, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 892 people lived in Randolph on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 879 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 877 (±195).
| Measure | Randolph | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 877 ±195 | 8,315 | no clear change |
| Households | 367 ±54 | 3,444 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.37 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 427 ±54 | 3,899 | no clear change |
Randolph's population since 2000
From 955 in 2000 to 892 in 2025: down 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Randolph as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Randolph?
The median resident of Randolph is 39.5 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 29.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%.
| Measure | Randolph | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±8.1 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±8.8 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.0% ±9.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 54.5% ±4.2 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±5.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4% ±5.1 pts | 95.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2% ±3.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.7% ±7.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±5.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±1.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±9.8 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±4.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.4% ±2.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Randolph earn?
Half of Randolph's 367 households earn less than $84,531 a year (±$12,040), against $73,578 in Cedar County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,439 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,092 after inflation. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Randolph | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,531 ±$12,040 | $73,578 | +$22,092 |
| Mean household income | $86,165 ±$11,013 | $94,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,450 ±$4,297 | $39,183 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% ±6.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0% ±8.8 pts | 82.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Randolph?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Randolph's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,000 by its owner (±$17,469). The median renter pays $665 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Randolph | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,000 ±$17,469 | $185,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $665 ±$133 | $716 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.3% ±22.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,309 ±$224 | $1,356 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1% ±10.8 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.9% ±10.8 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Housing units | 427 ±54 | 3,899 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±25.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.6% ±4.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.4% ±8.0 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±3.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Randolph building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Randolph in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Randolph work and get to work?
85.4% of Randolph's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Randolph | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±9.5 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.4% ±6.1 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±3.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±4.3 | 18.8 min | +5.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Randolph?
No census tract lies mostly in Randolph; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9772Cedar County | 3,953 | $68,826 |
| Tract 9791Pierce County | 4,039 | $82,907 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Randolph) · Census block assignment files
How does Randolph compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Randolph is the 10,775th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 124th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Randolph is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 124th | 528 |
Randolph's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Randolph with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Randolph?
24 of the 57 figures for Randolph on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Randolph are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Randolph.