Racine County Summary

Life in Racine County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Racine County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Racine County:

  • The population in Racine County is 197,068.

  • The median home value in Racine County is $259,033.

  • The median income in Racine County is $72,658.

  • The median rent in Racine County is $985.

  • The unemployment rate in Racine County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Racine County is 11.3%.

  • The average high in Racine County is 56.2° and there are 81.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Racine County

List Of Cities & Towns in Racine County

Racine, WI Population 77,453

Mount Pleasant, WI Population 27,640

Caledonia, WI Population 25,277

Burlington, WI Population 11,000

Sturtevant, WI Population 6,823

Waterford, WI Population 5,587

Wind Lake, WI Population 5,094

Tichigan, WI Population 5,060

Union Grove, WI Population 4,916

Rochester, WI Population 3,776

Bohners Lake, WI Population 2,415

Browns Lake, WI Population 1,831

Wind Point, WI Population 1,688

Eagle Lake, WI Population 954

Elmwood Park, WI Population 533

North Bay, WI Population 227

Map Of Racine County

Racine County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Racine County is 56.2°.

  • There are 70.76 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.7 inches of rain each year with 12.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:38 hours of sun each day in Racine County.

StatRacine County
Mean High56.2
Nice Days70.76
Rainfall81.7
Snowfall12.8
Sunny_hours4:38
56.2°
Average High
81.7
Inches of Rain

Racine County Photos

Burlington Downtown Historic District Looking Southwest Wis
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Burlington Wisconsin City Hall
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Burlington Wisconsin Train Station
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Burlington Wisconsin Library
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Burlington Wisconsin Post Office
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Burlington Wisconsin History Museum
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Racine County Demographics

Population over time in Racine County

The current population in Racine County is 197,068. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 197,379 0.8%
2021 195,859 0.1%
2020 195,602 -

Gender in Racine County

  • Racine County is 50.3% female with 99,111 female residents.

  • Racine County is 49.7% male with 97,957 male residents.

Female
50.3% (99,111)
Male
49.7% (97,957)
Gender Racine County WI USA
Female 50.3% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Racine County

Racine County is:

  • 69.9% White with 137,829 White residents.

  • 10.7% African American with 21,090 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 313 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 2,466 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 168 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 610 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 6,114 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.5% Hispanic with 28,478 Hispanic residents.

White
69.9% (137,829)
African American
10.7% (21,090)
American Indian
0.2% (313)
Asian
1.3% (2,466)
Hawaiian
0.1% (168)
Other
0.3% (610)
Two Or More
3.1% (6,114)
Hispanic
14.5% (28,478)

Table: Racine County By Race

Race Racine County WI USA
White 69.9% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 10.7% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.5% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Racine County, Wisconsin

  • 4.1% of households in Racine County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Racine County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Racine County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Racine County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Racine County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Racine County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Racine County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Racine County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Racine County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Racine County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (8,052)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (7,028)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (12,813)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (14,983)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (21,944)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (37,305)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (26,047)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.8% (37,034)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (17,619)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (14,240)
Income Racine County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Racine County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Racine County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Racine County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Racine County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Racine County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Racine County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Racine County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Racine County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Racine County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Racine County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (5,912)
9-12th Grade
6% (11,824)
High School / GED
28% (57,149)
Some College
23% (45,325)
Associate's Degree
11% (21,677)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (37,442)
Master's Degree
7% (13,794)
Professional Degree
1% (1,970)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,970)
Education Racine County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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