Racine County, WI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Racine County increased by 7,604. In this period, the peak population was 197,568 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 189,009 | - | - |
| 2001 | 189,448 | 439 | 0.23% |
| 2002 | 190,503 | 1,055 | 0.56% |
| 2003 | 191,781 | 1,278 | 0.67% |
| 2004 | 193,008 | 1,227 | 0.64% |
| 2005 | 194,663 | 1,655 | 0.86% |
| 2006 | 195,523 | 860 | 0.44% |
| 2007 | 196,205 | 682 | 0.35% |
| 2008 | 196,719 | 514 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 197,288 | 569 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 195,407 | -1,881 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 194,910 | -497 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 194,602 | -308 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 194,694 | 92 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 194,821 | 127 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 194,725 | -96 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 194,915 | 190 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 196,026 | 1,111 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 196,348 | 322 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 196,204 | -144 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 197,568 | 1,364 | 0.70% |
| 2021 | 196,505 | -1,063 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 195,961 | -544 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 196,613 | 652 | 0.33% |
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Racine County, WI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Racine County's population increased by 6,398 (3.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Racine County's population increased by 2,161 (1.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Racine County's population decreased by 955 (0.48%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Racine County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 196,613.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Racine County's population peaked in year 2020 at 197,568.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Racine County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 189,009.
Racine County, WI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Racine County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Racine County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 4.02% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Racine County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Racine County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,655 people (a 0.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Racine County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,881 people (a 0.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Racine County, WI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Racine County's population increased by 108 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 544 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 652 (0.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Racine County, WI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Racine County increased by 1,919 (0.99%). The population was highest at 197,568 in the year 2020 and lowest at 194,725 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.10%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)