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Racine County

Wisconsin · 197,727 residents · 332.611 sq mi
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Racine County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197,727
+5%since 2000
from 188,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
173K180K187K194K202K1990201020202024Racine County
2024198K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,556
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,566
+50%since 2000
from $21,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(135,333)
Black11.4%(22,531)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(27,911)
Asian1.1%(2,261)
Other3.1%(6,053)
Diversity Score59.8%(118,277)
Segregation Score41.4%(81,872)
Diversity Score
60
+45%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County, Wisconsin has about 197,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Racine County, Wisconsin earns about $62,556 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 $187,700, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Racine County, Wisconsin?

About 25.8% 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 12.3% 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 22,693 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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