Wisconsin

Racine

197,727
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Racine

Racine, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 3,475. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 197,727.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 58 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020197,727
2010195,408
2000188,831
1990175,034
1980173,132
1970170,838
1960141,781
1950109,585
194094,047
193090,217
192078,961
191057,424
190045,644
189036,268
188030,922
187026,740
186021,360
185014,973
18403,475
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Racine

National Register of Historic Places listings in Racine, Wisconsin.

Shoop Building
Racine
Johnson, S.C., and Son Administration Building and Research Tower
Racine
US Post Office-Racine Main
Racine
Racine College
Racine
Hazelo, Franklyn, House
Burlington
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Racine
Johnson, Herbert F., House
Wind Point
Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station
Racine
Old Main Street Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Racine
Historic Sixth Street Business District
Racine
Cooley, Eli R., House
Racine
Memorial Hall
Racine
Southside Historic District
Racine
McClurg Building
Racine
Mitchell Lewis Building
Racine
Racine Elks Club, Lodge No. 252
Racine
Jonas, Karel, House
Racine
Burlington Community Swimming Pools and Bathhouse
Burlington
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Chapel, Guildhall, and Rectory
Racine
Racine Depot
Racine
Racine County Courthouse
Racine
Kane Street Historic District
Burlington
United Laymen Bible Student Tabernacle
Racine
Lincoln School
Racine
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Frequently asked about Racine

When does Racine first appear in the US census?
Racine, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 3,475.
What is the population of Racine?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Racine had a recorded population of 197,727.
How many historic places are in Racine?
58 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Racine, Wisconsin.
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