Racine County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 197,532 | — | #351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,096 | +3.9% | #667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | -10.8% | #881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,080 | -7.1% | #770 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.1% | #860 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Racine County has a population of 197,532, making it the #351 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Racine County is $78,096, ranking #667 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Racine County is $251,400 (-10.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,080/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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94.3% of residents in Racine County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Racine County, Wisconsin
Racine County, Wisconsin has a total population of 197,532, making it the 351st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Racine County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Racine County is $78,096, which ranks #667 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Racine County is $251,400, 10.8% below the national median. Renters in Racine County pay a median gross rent of $1,080 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Racine County, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Racine County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.3%).
All data for Racine County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.