Racine County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Racine County, Wisconsin is 196,888 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $75,331, the median home value is $239,400, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Racine County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (195,407 → 198,651), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Racine County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

196,888

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

592

People / sq mi

$75,331

Median Income

$239,400

Median Home Value

Racine County covers 333 sq mi of land at 591.9 people per square mile.

About Racine County, WI

Racine County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US counties, at roughly 592 people per square mile. Racine County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 196,888. It is the #5-largest of all counties in Wisconsin nationally.

Households take in a median $75,331, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $239,400, with typical rent around $1,017.

College attainment is above the local norm at 28.0%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Racine County: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Racine County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Racine County had a population of 195,407 in 2010 and 198,651 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 198,651 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

Racine County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

198,651

Population (2024)

195,407

Population (2010)

198,651

Peak (2024)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	195,407	-	-	estimate
2011	194,910	-497	-0.25%	estimate
2012	194,602	-308	-0.16%	estimate
2013	194,694	+92	+0.05%	estimate
2014	194,821	+127	+0.07%	estimate
2015	194,725	-96	-0.05%	estimate
2016	194,915	+190	+0.10%	estimate
2017	196,026	+1,111	+0.57%	estimate
2018	196,348	+322	+0.16%	estimate
2019	196,204	-144	-0.07%	estimate
2020	198,065	+1,861	+0.95%	estimate
2021	196,829	-1,236	-0.62%	estimate
2022	196,710	-119	-0.06%	estimate
2023	197,407	+697	+0.35%	estimate
2024	198,651	+1,244	+0.63%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	74.2%
Black or African American	10.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

17.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

4.9%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 17.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,331$-339 vs state
Mean household income	$96,943
Per-capita income	$39,704
Poverty rate	7.2%+0.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	61.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.7%

Manufacturing

20.8%

Construction

7.8%

Finance & real estate

7.6%

Education & health care

7.3%

Retail trade

6.3%

Information

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Racine County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

78.4%

Public transit

8.9%

Work from home

23.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$239,400$-8,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,017

Median rent

71.1%

Homeownership rate

84,558

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

28.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

94.4%

With broadband internet

21.9%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

13.8%

With a disability

91.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.6%

High School+

28.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Wisconsin

Milwaukee (569,756)Madison (275,568)Green Bay (106,585)Kenosha (99,147)Racine (77,155)Appleton (74,873)Waukesha (70,779)Eau Claire (69,274)Oshkosh (66,247)Janesville (65,813)All Wisconsin cities →

Other counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County (927,656)Dane County (564,777)Waukesha County (409,040)Brown County (269,425)Outagamie County (191,537)Winnebago County (171,357)Kenosha County (168,413)Rock County (163,944)Marathon County (138,067)Washington County (137,320)All Wisconsin counties →

Part of Wisconsin

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Metro areas in Wisconsin

Minneapolis (3,693,351)Milwaukee (1,566,361)Madison (683,967)Green Bay (329,375)Duluth (280,710)Appleton (244,163)Racine (196,888)Eau Claire (172,886)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Racine County, Wisconsin has a population of 196,888 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 592 people per square mile.

The population of Racine County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (195,407 → 198,651), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Racine County, Wisconsin is $75,331, with mean (average) household income of $96,943 and per-capita income of $39,704. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Racine County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (74.2%), Black or African American (10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Racine County, Wisconsin is 40.5 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Racine County is $239,400 and median monthly rent is $1,017. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 84,558 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Racine County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Racine County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.