Census Bureau data for Racine city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Racine city
- What is the median household income in Racine city?
- The median household income in Racine city is $55,705 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Racine city?
- The poverty rate in Racine city is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Racine city?
- $158,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Racine city?
- The median gross rent in Racine city is $983 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Racine city residents have a college degree?
- 21.5% of adults in Racine city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
77,155
Median Income
$55,705
Median Home Value
$158,100
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,649 (+26.4%)
Home Value:
+$49,400 (+45.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.0 pp (-23%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.9 pp (+29.5%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-9.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
77,155
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 50.7%
Black 20.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 15.7%
Other 6.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
19.6%
Puerto Rican
2.4%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,705
±$1,775
-$19,965 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$68,887
Median Family Income
$66,635
Poverty Rate
13.4%
+6.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
19.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
23.3%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
34,042
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Renter-Occupied
39.9%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Median Home Value
$158,100
-$89,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$983
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
15.5%
$100–200k
26.4%
$200–300k
16.7%
$300–500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.5%
$500–1k
46.0%
$1–1.5k
38.2%
$1.5–2k
7.7%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.9%
1 vehicle
40.6%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3+
15.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
11.6%
5–19 units
3.9%
20+ units
8.6%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.7%
1940–1969
10.5%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
1.4%
2010+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.5%
-11.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
24.6%
Less Than High School
4.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.0%
Self-Employed
4.4%
Government Workers
10.7%
Private For-Profit
84.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.2%
Edu/Health
22.1%
Retail
12.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Transportation
6.8%
Construction
5.4%
Public Admin
3.8%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
27.3%
Production
26.2%
Food Prep
20.4%
Sales
17.5%
Construction
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.4 min
Drove Alone
75.5%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
1.9%
Work from Home
6.0%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
31,238
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
7.8%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
8.5%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 27.2%
Working age (18–64): 72.8%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.3%
Naturalized Citizen
35.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
75.2%
Asia
11.1%
Europe
9.6%
Africa
1.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.6%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.4%
Has a Computer
93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023