Racine
City in Racine County, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, with 77,816 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elmwood Park, 2.4 miles S.
- 77,816residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 15.5 sq miland area · 40.1 km²
- 5,029 / sq mipopulation density
- 53405main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Racine
Racine ( rə-SEEN, also RAY-seen) is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, 22 miles (35 km) south of Milwaukee and 60 miles (97 km) north of Chicago. It is the fifth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 77,816 at the 2020 census. The Racine metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Racine County, has an estimated 199,000 residents.
Racine is the headquarters of several industrial companies, namely Case IH, Dremel, InSinkErator, Modine Manufacturing, Reliance Controls, and S. C. Johnson & Son. Historically, the Mitchell & Lewis Company began making motorcycles and automobiles in Racine at the start of the 20th century. Racine was also home to the Horlicks malt factory, where malted milk balls were first developed; the Western Publishing factory, where Little Golden Books were printed; and Twin Disc transmissions. Prominent architects in Racine's history include A. Arthur Guilbert and Edmund Bailey Funston, and the city is home to works by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, most notably the Johnson Wax Headquarters.
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Living in Racine
- Median household income
- $57,740
- Median home value
- $166,500
- Median rent
- $1,033/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Racine had 77,816 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77,816 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,029 per sq mi (1,942 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Racine at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Racine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 77,816 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.47 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7256° N, 87.8142° W |
| ZIP codes | 53405, 53403, 53404, 53406 |
| Official website | cityofracine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5566000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Racine
- Elmwood Park2.4 mi S
- North Bay3.2 mi NE
- Mount Pleasant3.8 mi W
- Wind Point4.4 mi NE
- Sturtevant4.8 mi SW
- Caledonia5.9 mi NW
- Somers6.9 mi SW
- Yorkville9.5 mi W
- Kenosha10.1 mi S
- Raymond11.2 mi NW
- Oak Creek11.4 mi NW
- Union Grove12.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Racine
What county is Racine in?
Racine is in Racine County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Racine, WI?
77,816 people lived in Racine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Racine, WI?
The main ZIP code is 53405. Other ZIP codes: 53403, 53404, 53406.
What is the elevation of Racine?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Racine?
Elmwood Park (2.4 mi), North Bay (3.2 mi), Mount Pleasant (3.8 mi), Wind Point (4.4 mi), Sturtevant (4.8 mi).
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