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A town of 892, settled in 1887.
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents 65 or older than Randolph. The biggest park or preserve is Randolph City Park, at 23 acres. Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 374 in 1890, a peak of 1,338 in 1920, 879 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Randolph, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Randolph.
Randolph’s median rent is $665 a month, where Nebraska’s towns sit at $914 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Typical home values rose 6.2% in the year to September 2026. 77% of Randolph households own their home.
| Randolph | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $665 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 67% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Randolph Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 162 | B+ |
| Randolph High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 102 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Randolph for work: only 5% work in town. Randolph’s average trip to work is 25 minutes, above Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and close to U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Randolph has lost 34 jobs, to 230 in 2023.
| Randolph | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $85,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 29% of residents (17% statewide). 28% of residents are under 18 in Randolph. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
| Randolph | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% | 24% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 28% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 37.5 years | 40.5 years |
46% women, 54% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 66% are men (NE 43%).
| Randolph | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.1% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 16.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.8% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.2% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.6% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.6% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.3% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Randolph has cold winters and warm summers. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a lower July high than Randolph.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 2019, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Randolph.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
4 crimes were reported in Randolph in 2025: 4 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Randolph is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Randolph beats the Nebraska average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Randolph.
| Randolph | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Randolph | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Randolph’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Randolph City Park | — | 23 |
| 2. Lions Club Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Randolph; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Randolph residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Randolph’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Nebraska, United States
Randolph is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 881 at the 2020 census. It refers to itself as "The Honey Capital of the Nation" due to the per-capita number of bee keeping families.
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Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.