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Racine County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Racine County, Wisconsin has a population of 196,888, the 5th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $75,331 and the median home value is $239,400. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Racine County Quick Facts

Population 196,888
Median Household Income $75,331
Median Home Value $239,400
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 40.5 years
Homeownership Rate 71.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.0%
High School Graduation 91.6%
Cities/Places 12
Population 196,888 5th of 72
Median Income $75,331 about average state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 4.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

48out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Racine County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Racine city77,155$55,70518.0%$158,100
Mount Pleasant village27,694$90,1896.5%$269,900
Caledonia village25,292$91,0534.3%$279,400
Sturtevant village6,787$84,4798.3%$231,000
Waterford village5,627$80,3805.0%$312,700
Union Grove village4,968$94,62110.3%$258,100
Raymond village3,928$106,6964.9%$360,000
Rochester village3,780$104,4291.6%$340,900
Yorkville village3,237$109,6436.3%$360,100
Wind Point village1,632$134,3750.9%$295,000
Elmwood Park village528$61,5731.5%$229,200
North Bay village238$121,2503.0%$470,600

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Population Overview

Racine County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 196,888. It is the 5th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Racine County is 40.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Racine County is $75,331. This is about average than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $239,400. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Racine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (10.4% vs 6.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.6% vs 7.8%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County has a population of 196,888, making it the 5th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Racine County?

The median household income in Racine County is $75,331 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County contains 12 Census-designated places.