Racine County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Racine County, Wisconsin |
|
Map | |
![]() Location in the state of Wisconsin |
|
![]() Wisconsin's location in the U.S. |
|
Statistics | |
Founded | December 7, 1836 |
---|---|
Seat | Racine |
Largest City | Racine |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
792 sq mi (2,051 km²) 333 sq mi (862 km²) 460 sq mi (1,191 km²), 58% |
PopulationEst. - (2014) - Density |
195,163 586/sq mi (226/km²) |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website: www.racineco.com |
Racine County is a county located in southeastern Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, its population was 195,408, making it the fifth-most populous county in Wisconsin. Its county seat is Racine. The county was founded in 1836, then a part of the Wisconsin Territory.
Racine County comprises the Racine metropolitan statistical area. It is included in the Milwaukee metropolitan area (Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 792 square miles (2,050 km2), of which 333 square miles (860 km2) is land and 460 square miles (1,200 km2) (58%) is water.
The county's unemployment rate was 6.7% in August 2016.
Contents
Adjacent counties
- Milwaukee County (north)
- Ottawa County, Michigan (northeast)
- Allegan County, Michigan (southeast)
- Kenosha County (south)
- Walworth County (west)
- Waukesha County (northwest)
Demographics
Historical population | |||
---|---|---|---|
Census | Pop. | %± | |
1840 | 3,475 | — | |
1850 | 14,973 | 330.9% | |
1860 | 21,360 | 42.7% | |
1870 | 26,740 | 25.2% | |
1880 | 30,922 | 15.6% | |
1890 | 36,268 | 17.3% | |
1900 | 45,644 | 25.9% | |
1910 | 57,424 | 25.8% | |
1920 | 78,961 | 37.5% | |
1930 | 90,217 | 14.3% | |
1940 | 94,047 | 4.2% | |
1950 | 109,585 | 16.5% | |
1960 | 141,781 | 29.4% | |
1970 | 170,838 | 20.5% | |
1980 | 173,132 | 1.3% | |
1990 | 175,034 | 1.1% | |
2000 | 188,831 | 7.9% | |
2010 | 195,408 | 3.5% | |
Est. 2015 | 195,080 | −0.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2014 |
As of the census of 2000, there were 188,831 people, 70,819 households, and 49,856 families residing in the county. The population density was 567 people per square mile (219/km²). There were 74,718 housing units at an average density of 224 per square mile (87/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.04% White, 10.47% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.69% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 7.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.9% were of German, 7.4% Polish and 5.5% Irish ancestry.
There were 70,819 households out of which 34.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 12.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.
Transportation
Major highways
I-41 / I-94 / US 41
US 45
WIS 11
WIS 20
WIS 31
WIS 32
WIS 36
WIS 38
WIS 75
WIS 83
WIS 142
WIS 164
Airports
- John H. Batten Airport (KRAC) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU) enhances county service.
- Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport (62C) serves the county.
- Sylvania Airport (C89) enhances county service.
Communities
Cities
- Burlington (partly in Walworth County)
- Racine (county seat)
Villages
Towns
Census-designated places
- Bohners Lake (Town of Burlington)
- Browns Lake (Town of Burlington)
- Eagle Lake (Town of Dover)
- Tichigan (Town of Waterford)
- Wind Lake (Town of Norway)
Unincorporated communities
- Buena Park
- Caldwell
- Cedar Park
- Eagle Lake Manor
- Eagle Lake Terrace
- Franksville
- Honey Creek (partial)
- Honey Lake (partial)
- Husher
- Ives Grove
- Kansasville
- North Cape
- Raymond
- Tichigan
- Union Church
- Yorkville
Ghost towns/neighborhoods
Images for kids
