Racine County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Racine County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Racine County, Wisconsin has a population of 197,532, the 5th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $78,096 and the median home value is $251,400. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Racine County Quick Facts

Population 197,532

Median Household Income $78,096

Median Home Value $251,400

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.4%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 18

Population 197,532 5th of 72

Median Income $78,096 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Racine County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	196,888	197,532	+0.3%
Median household income	$75,331	$78,096	+3.7%
Median home value	$239,400	$251,400	+5.0%

Median Household Income

Racine

$78,096

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Racine

$251,400

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 37.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.6%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

64.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,080/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

25.3%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Racine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Racine	77,633	$57,740	18.2%	$166,500
Mount Pleasant	27,953	$91,616	5.9%	$292,400
Caledonia	25,257	$93,152	4.5%	$303,400
Burlington	10,987	$83,419	7.0%	$276,600
Sturtevant	6,772	$92,647	7.4%	$253,800
Waterford	5,692	$82,404	3.8%	$329,800
Tichigan	5,052	$126,933	3.6%	$445,800
Union Grove	5,036	$107,482	4.0%	$277,400
Wind Lake	4,836	$102,855	5.7%	$386,100
Raymond	3,945	$109,464	5.0%	$389,700
Rochester	3,764	$107,038	2.9%	$375,700
Yorkville	3,243	$122,936	5.3%	$385,200
Bohners Lake	2,460	$76,359	0.1%	$266,800
Browns Lake	1,827	$129,196	13.9%	$334,200
Wind Point	1,531	$142,955	0.4%	$306,600
Eagle Lake	1,037	$95,625	3.6%	$271,400
Elmwood Park	526	$61,461	2.7%	$229,300
North Bay	203	$128,750	0.5%	$490,000

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Population Overview

Racine County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 197,532. It is the 5th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Racine County is 40.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Racine County is $78,096. This is about the same as the state median of $77,485. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $251,400. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Racine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (10.3% vs 5.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.1% vs 8.0%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Racine County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County has a population of 197,532, 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 $78,096 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Racine County, Wisconsin?

Racine County contains 18 Census-designated places.