COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Racine County

Wisconsin · 175,034 residents · 332.611 sq mi

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Racine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,751. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $63,500.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 24%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

175,034

−7%vs 2000

vs 188,831 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

526 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 568 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−9%vs 2000

vs 36.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024198K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,751

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $48,059 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,023

−36%vs 2000

vs $21,772 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.2%

+1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$63,500

−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $110,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$402

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $548 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.3%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.6% in 2000

31.7% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−15%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic79.6%(150,238)

Black10.3%(19,441)

Hispanic / Latino7.9%(14,990)

Asian0.7%(1,331)

Other0%

Diversity Score41.3%(77,916)

1990

White, non-Hispanic86.9%(152,144)

Black9.7%(16,981)

Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8,395)

Asian0.6%(1,088)

Other2.8%(4,821)

Diversity Score37.6%(65,776)

Diversity Score

−9%vs 2000

vs 41 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.5%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.4%

−6.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.9%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.8 min

+19%vs 2000

vs 14.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County, Wisconsin has about 175,034 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Racine County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Racine County, Wisconsin earns about $32,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Racine County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Racine County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $63,500, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Racine County, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Racine County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Racine County, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% of people in Racine County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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