Population 197,532 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Racine County
Household size in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Racine County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.52 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Racine County is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Racine County (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Racine County
Renters in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Racine County rent their homes (29.0%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Racine County than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Racine County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $882 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $950 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,184 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Racine County costs $1,184 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $368 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Racine County
Bachelor's degrees in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Racine County than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Racine County have finished high school (92.3%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Racine County
| Period | Racine County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Racine County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Wisconsin overall (3.3%). Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Racine County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine County | 2.46 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,184 | 28.1% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Walworth County | 2.41 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,218 | 32.5% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| Rock County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 11.6% | 28.8% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
| Green County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 9.1% | 24.1% | 5.1% | 1970 | $941 | 27.7% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Allegan County | 2.69 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 1980 | $1,163 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 2.9% |
| Lafayette County | 2.52 | 40.8 | 8.6% | 19.8% | 6.2% | 1965 | $904 | 22.6% | 91.0% | 3.1% |
| Barry County | 2.64 | 43.3 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 1976 | $1,007 | 24.6% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Grant County | 2.42 | 38.6 | 7.4% | 30.2% | 10.1% | 1973 | $836 | 27.9% | 93.7% | 3.1% |
| Eaton County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 8.5% | 25.8% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,100 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Clinton County | 2.54 | 41.1 | 8.8% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,160 | 35.8% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Clayton County | 2.26 | 47.4 | 8.1% | 22.0% | 14.3% | 1957 | $820 | 14.3% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cleveland County, OK · Lake County, OH · Shelby County, AL · Dona Ana County, NM · Deschutes County, OR · Delaware County, OH · Washington County, MN · Washington County, PA · Dauphin County, PA · Leon County, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Racine County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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