Utilities & Infrastructure in Racine, WI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.4%

of households

No Internet

9.6%

of households

Total Households

31,238

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

75.4%

Cellular Data Plan

81.8%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

9.7%

No Internet Access

9.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.3%

of households

Smartphone

86.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

of households

Tablet

56.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

93.3%

Smartphone

86.9%

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

Tablet

56.8%

Smartphone Only

13.0%

No Computer

6.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

128,750

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
RACINE WATERWORKS	Community	Surface water	105,100	0
CALEDONIA WATER UTILITY - VILLAGE OF	Community	Purchased surface water	21,819	1
WIND POINT WATER DEPT	Community	Purchased surface water	1,804	0
BRISTOL HEIGHTS MHP	Community	Ground water	27	0

87.4% of households in Racine have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.6% of households have no internet access. 13.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 128,750 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.