Population 78,029 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Racine
Household size in Racine
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Racine run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin overall, where it has 2.40 people.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Racine is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.9, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Racine: 20.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Wisconsin city with 5,000+ people has 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
Renters in Racine
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Racine rent their homes (39.5%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Racine as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. Racine has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Racine is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $728 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $851 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,081 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$352 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Racine pays $1,081 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $352 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Racine
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Racine: 21.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Racine is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Racine | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Racine than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Only five of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | 2.51 | 36.9 | 20.6% | 39.5% | 9.9% | 1952 | $1,081 | 21.5% | 89.0% | 6.3% |
| Mount Pleasant | 2.35 | 44.9 | 9.4% | 23.0% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,230 | 37.9% | 93.9% | 4.7% |
| Elmwood Park | 2.23 | 55.7 | 2.8% | 21.8% | 8.1% | 1967 | $933 | 40.3% | 92.9% | 1.6% |
| North Bay | 1.74 | 57.5 | 18.8% | 53.2% | 16.2% | 1964 | $982 | 48.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| Wind Point | 2.18 | 53.8 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% | 1974 | $1,868 | 58.0% | 99.3% | 1.4% |
| Caledonia | 2.50 | 45.4 | 7.8% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,236 | 31.3% | 92.6% | 3.3% |
| Sturtevant | 2.59 | 39.5 | 8.4% | 18.4% | 3.3% | 1988 | $1,112 | 27.9% | 92.0% | 3.6% |
| Somers | 2.21 | 41.8 | 11.5% | 40.3% | 3.9% | 1995 | $1,645 | 35.5% | 98.1% | 3.3% |
| Franksville | 2.56 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1974 | $1,328 | 39.1% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Sylvania | 2.56 | 46.7 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 1976 | $1,550 | 35.5% | 95.0% | 1.8% |
| Kenosha | 2.46 | 37.9 | 15.1% | 40.0% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,291 | 29.7% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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