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Kenosha

Wisconsin · 99,986 residents · 28.643 sq mi
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Kenosha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,986
+11%since 2000
from 90,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,491 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+7%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K84K90K96K102K1990201020202024Kenosha
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,113
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,886
+48%since 2000
from $19,578 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(71,686)
Black7.5%(6,810)
Hispanic / Latino10%(9,003)
Asian1%(868)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(36,761)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(62,835)
Black10.3%(10,279)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(19,650)
Asian1.8%(1,843)
Other4.1%(4,135)
Diversity Score67.8%(67,804)
Diversity Score
68
+67%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

Kenosha, Wisconsin has about 99,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kenosha, Wisconsin earns about $56,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenosha, Wisconsin expensive?

In Kenosha, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $160,900, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kenosha, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenosha, Wisconsin?

About 15.6% of people in Kenosha, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenosha, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenosha, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,611 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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