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Racine

Wisconsin · 77,908 residents (2025 est.) · 15.472 sq mi
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Racine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,740. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,500. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,633
−5%since 2000
from 81,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,018 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 5,304 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
+5%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:77,908 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
76K79K81K83K85K1990201020202024Racine
202478K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(5,038)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(6,467)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(5,748)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(5,708)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(5,011)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.4%(11,193)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(10,195)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(8,721)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(8,738)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(6,960)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(2,723)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(1,131)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,740
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,164 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,400
+66%since 2000
from $17,705 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−3%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(51,962)
Black20%(16,349)
Hispanic / Latino14%(11,422)
Asian0.6%(473)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(38,017)
Black20.2%(15,683)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(18,969)
Asian0.7%(544)
Other5.7%(4,420)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2009
from 75 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.2%(15,690)
Puerto Rican2.4%(1,896)
Salvadoran0.4%(295)
Cuban0.3%(224)
Guatemalan0.3%(219)
Spaniard0.2%(178)
Honduran0.2%(156)
Colombian0.1%(82)
Dominican0%(38)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(176)
Asian Indian0.2%(145)
Chinese0.1%(115)
Thai0.1%(45)
Japanese0%(27)
Cambodian0%(24)
Korean0%(22)
Hmong0%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0%(12)
Ancestry
German22.3%(17,316)
Irish7.7%(5,971)
Italian5.4%(4,180)
English5.2%(4,022)
Polish5.1%(3,929)
Danish4.1%(3,185)
Norwegian2.9%(2,229)
American2.3%(1,793)
French2.2%(1,741)
Swedish1.2%(937)
Scottish1%(743)
Dutch0.8%(638)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(601)
Welsh0.4%(319)
Armenian0.3%(270)
Russian0.3%(262)
Brazilian0.3%(212)
Finnish0.2%(182)
Hungarian0.2%(177)
Serbian0.2%(170)
Swiss0.2%(159)
Slovak0.2%(149)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(146)
Ukrainian0.2%(132)
Lithuanian0.2%(128)
Greek0.1%(115)
Austrian0.1%(99)
Canadian0.1%(87)
British0.1%(83)
Croatian0.1%(82)
Belgian0.1%(73)
West Indian0.1%(66)
Slovene0.1%(60)
Portuguese0.1%(50)
Jamaican0.1%(45)
Ethiopian0%(24)
Nigerian0%(24)
Arab0%(16)
Syrian0%(16)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.7%(12,892)
Married37.7%(10,858)
Widowed3.1%(886)
Divorced14.5%(4,173)
Women 15+
Never married39.7%(12,543)
Married36%(11,367)
Widowed9.5%(3,008)
Divorced14.7%(4,653)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine, Wisconsin?

Racine, Wisconsin has about 77,633 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Racine, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Racine, Wisconsin earns about $57,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Racine, Wisconsin expensive?

In Racine, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $166,500, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Racine, Wisconsin?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Racine, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Racine, Wisconsin?

About 18.2% of people in Racine, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Racine, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Racine, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,665 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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