Racine County, WI

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    2024 Population
    197,532
    US Senator
    Ron Johnson
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Baldwin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.3%
    4.45% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,096
    3.67% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $251,400
    5.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    97,167
    1.08% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Racine County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in Racine County, WI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Racine County, WI are Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (14 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Racine County, WI was $251,400, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

    Most people in Racine County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Racine County, WI was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Wingspread (arch: Frank Lloyd Wright; 1938-39); home of HF Johnson. View from west; guest and carport to left, service wing to right. Racine WI
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    Population & Diversity

    Racine County, WI is home to a population of 198k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.93% of Racine County, WI residents were born outside of the country (9.73k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Racine County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Racine County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Racine County, WI was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Racine County, WI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      135k ± 513
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      20.4k ± 776
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      12.9k ± 1.43k
    15.1%
    Hispanic Population
    29.8k people

    In 2024, there were 6.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Racine County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.1% of the people in Racine County, WI are hispanic (29.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Racine County, WI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      90,085 ± 7,313 people
    2. India
      22,216 ± 3,653 people
    3. China
      14,090 ± 2,911 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.93%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9.73k people
    4.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9.59k people

    As of 2024, 4.93% of Racine County, WI residents (9.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Racine County, WI was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,185 ± 381
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,992 ± 371
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      948 ± 189

    Racine County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.3% of the population of Racine County, WI has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Racine County, WI see 2,316 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1255 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 568 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,316 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Racine County, WI

    Primary care physicians in Racine County, WI see an average of 2,316 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,316 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    5.73%
    Uninsured
    51.6%
    Employer Coverage
    15.8%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    1.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Racine County, WI declined by 0.0458% from 5.74% to 5.73%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.42 in Racine County, WI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40% in Racine County, WI.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.16% in Racine County, WI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Racine County, WI employs 97.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Racine County, WI were Manufacturing (20,237 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,521 people), and Retail Trade (11,295 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,645), Finance & Insurance ($74,962), and Public Administration ($73,074).

    Employment

    Occupations

    97.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,602
    1.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Racine County, WI grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 96.1k employees to 97.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Racine County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,407 people), Production Occupations (9,969 people), and Management Occupations (9,650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Racine County, WI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    97.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,602
    1.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Racine County, WI grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 96.1k employees to 97.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Racine County, WI, are Manufacturing (20,237 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,521 people), and Retail Trade (11,295 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Racine County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Racine County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,992
    Median earning men ± $1,806
    $41,571
    Median earning women ± $1,353

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($87,684), Public Administration ($78,818), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,949).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,869), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,345), and Wholesale Trade ($61,445).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 292
      Construction
    2. 262
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 252
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.18M
      Manufacturing
    2. $547k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $297k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

    Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wisconsin

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    Ron Johnson
    Senator from Wisconsin3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tammy Baldwin
    Senator from Wisconsin1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Racine County, WI awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Racine County, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 31 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Racine County, WI are White (10 and 71.4%), Unknown (2 and 14.3%), Asian (1 and 7.14%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 7.14%).

    The largest universities in Racine County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (14 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Racine County, WI are Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology (14 and 100%) and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (0 and 0%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2023 in Racine County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 37 (16.2% men and 83.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 37 students enrolled in Racine County, WI, 16.2% men and 83.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27 records, of which 85.2% were women and 14.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology
    Most Common
    14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Racine County, WI was Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Racine County, WI, which is 0.273 times less than the 11 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Racine County, WI was $251,400 in 2024, which is 0.756 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $239,400 to $251,400, a 5.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Racine County, WI is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Racine County, WI have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Racine County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Racine County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.39%.

    Housing

    Property

    $251,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,311
    $57,122
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,626

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Racine County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71% of the housing units in Racine County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,096
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,301
    80.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,292

    In 2024, the median household income of the 80.4k households in Racine County, WI grew to $78,096 from the previous year's value of $75,331.

    The following chart displays the households in Racine County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Racine County, WI is from Wisconsin.
    0.439
    2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.93%)
    3. Carpooled (8.63%)

    In 2024, 77.4% of workers in Racine County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.93%) and those who carpooled to work (8.63%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Racine County, WI have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Racine County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Racine County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Racine County, WI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Racine County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.39%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Racine County, WI (19.8k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Racine County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15% of the children was living in poverty in Racine County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 210 in Racine County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 53.2% per 100,000 population.

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