Racine County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Racine County
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Racine County courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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Country | United States | |
State | Wisconsin | |
Founded | December 7, 1836 | |
Seat | Racine | |
Largest city | Racine | |
Area | ||
• Total | 792 sq mi (2,050 km2) | |
• Land | 333 sq mi (860 km2) | |
• Water | 460 sq mi (1,200 km2) 58%% | |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 195,408 | |
• Estimate
(2020)
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195,802 | |
• Density | 246.73/sq mi (95.26/km2) | |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
Congressional district | 1st |
Racine County (RUS-een, sometimes also RAY-seen) is a county in southeastern Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, its population was 195,408, making it Wisconsin's fifth-most populous county. 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. This area is included as part of the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha combined statistical area.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an 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 5.6% in June 2021.
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 | |||
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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% | |
2020 | 197,727 | 1.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 2020 census |
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, of which 34.5% had children under 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 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 27.0% under 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 95.5 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
Railroads
- Amtrak
- Canadian National
- Canadian Pacific
- Union Pacific
- Sturtevant station
Buses
- Ryde Racine
- List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Airports
- John H. Batten Airport (KRAC) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU) enhances county service.
- Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport (62C) enhances county service.
- Fox River Airport (96C) enhances county service.
- 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
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Racine para niños