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Racine County

Wisconsin · 188,831 residents · 332.611 sq mi
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The short version

Racine County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,059. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188,831
+8%since 1990
from 175,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 526 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
173K180K187K194K202K1990201020202024Racine County
2024198K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,059
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,751 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,772
+55%since 1990
from $14,023 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(152,144)
Black9.7%(16,981)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8,395)
Asian0.6%(1,088)
Diversity Score37.6%(65,776)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(150,238)
Black10.3%(19,441)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(14,990)
Asian0.7%(1,331)
Diversity Score41.3%(77,916)
Diversity Score
41
+10%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Racine County to nearby counties

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Income$64,435+34%
Home value$230,700+109%
Population924,216+365%
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RACINE COUNTY VS
Kenosha County
Income$81,239+69%
Home value$265,500+141%
Population168,448−15%
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RACINE COUNTY VS
Waukesha County
Income$106,076+121%
Home value$398,200+261%
Population417,210+110%
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RACINE COUNTY VS
Walworth County
Income$80,520+68%
Home value$302,700+175%
Population106,127−47%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County, Wisconsin has about 188,831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Racine County, Wisconsin earns about $48,059 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 $110,200, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Racine County, Wisconsin?

About 20.3% 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 8.4% of people in Racine County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Racine County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Racine County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,797 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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47 census tracts (top 20 by population)
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13 ZIP codes
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