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Racine

Wisconsin · 77,816 residents · 15.472 sq mi
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Racine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,346. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,816
−5%since 2000
from 81,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,029 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+7%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
76K79K81K83K85K1990201020202024Racine
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,346
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,837
+29%since 2000
from $17,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score64.8%(53,044)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46%(35,771)
Black23.1%(18,003)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(18,856)
Asian0.7%(575)
Other4%(3,103)
Diversity Score82.7%(64,375)
Diversity Score
83
+28%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine, Wisconsin?

Racine, Wisconsin has about 77,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Racine, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Racine, Wisconsin earns about $44,346 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Racine, Wisconsin?

About 17.2% 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 20.7% 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 6,482 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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