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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Racine Metro

Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 1 counties · 197,727 residents · 332.611 sq mi
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The short version

Racine 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
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%
In this metro

Principal cities

RacineCENTRAL77,908Mount PleasantCENTRAL28,253
What's inside

1 component county

Racine CountyCENTRAL198,919
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?

Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI has about 197,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?

The typical household in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI earns about $62,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI expensive?

In Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, the median home is worth about $187,700, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI?

About 12.3% of people in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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