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Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, city, in Racine County, Wisconsin. Racine had 77,908 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 77,816 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 77,633 (±47). GEOID 5566000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
77,908
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 77,816 · ACS 2020-2024: 77,633 ±47
Median household income
$57,740
±$2,108 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$166,500
±$3,070 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,033
±$42 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Racine and what county is it in?
Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin. It covers 15.5 square miles of land, 5,029 residents per square mile in 2020.
Racine is in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Racine, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 77,908 people lived in Racine on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 77,816 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 77,633 (±47).
| Measure | Racine | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 77,633±47 | 197,532 | +552 |
| Households | 31,970±731 | 80,406 | +1,286 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.05 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 34,848±621 | 85,658 | +1,277 |
Racine's population since 2000
From 81,855 in 2000 to 77,908 in 2025: down 4.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Racine as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Racine?
The median resident of Racine is 34.7 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.4%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Racine | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±1.0 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2%±1.0 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 48.7%±0.9 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.4%±1.3 pts | 15.1% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.0%±1.8 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.2%±1.5 pts | 10.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±1.2 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±1.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±1.8 pts | 28.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9%±1.9 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Racine earn?
Half of Racine's 31,970 households earn less than $57,740 a year (±$2,108), against $78,096 in Racine County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,219 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,521 after inflation. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Racine | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,740±$2,108 | $78,096 | +$3,521 |
| Mean household income | $70,749±$2,706 | $99,261 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,400±$1,072 | $41,162 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.8%±5.6 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.9%±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4%±1.3 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±1.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Racine?
Owners occupy 60.2% of Racine's occupied homes and renters 39.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 by its owner (±$3,070). The median renter pays $1,033 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Racine | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,500±$3,070 | $251,400 | +$32,724 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033±$42 | $1,080 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±4.8 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398±$38 | $1,691 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.2%±2.3 pts | 71.0% | +9.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.8%±2.3 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 34,848±621 | 85,658 | +1,277 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0%±2.3 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.6%±2.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7%±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Racine building?
Builders took permits for 292 new housing units in Racine in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Racine work and get to work?
74.9% of Racine's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Racine | Racine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7%±1.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9%±2.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.3 pts | 9.9% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±1.0 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Racine?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Racine, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,554 (Tract 10.01) to $103,500 (Tract 11.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 12.02Racine County | 7,432 | $56,985 |
| Tract 6Racine County | 6,096 | $59,735 |
| Tract 7Racine County | 5,857 | $56,940 |
| Tract 5Racine County | 5,144 | $48,333 |
| Tract 2Racine County | 5,198 | $51,453 |
| Tract 29Racine County | 4,467 | $40,318 |
| Tract 13.01Racine County | 4,202 | $67,679 |
| Tract 11.01Racine County | 4,470 | $64,157 |
| Tract 10.03Racine County | 4,053 | $70,750 |
| Tract 14.01Racine County | 3,803 | $75,208 |
| Tract 13.02Racine County | 3,580 | $53,790 |
| Tract 4Racine County | 3,245 | $39,231 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Racine) · Census block assignment files
How does Racine compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Racine is the 484th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Racine ranks 838th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 646th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th | 914 |
| Median household income | 838th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 879th | 911 |
| Median home value | 828th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 377th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 50th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 650th | 914 |
| Median age | 867th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 820th | 914 |
| Work from home | 686th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 540th | 914 |
Racine's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Racine with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Racine?
5 of the 57 figures for Racine on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Racine are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Racine.