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Kewaunee County

Wisconsin · 20,563 residents · 342.454 sq mi
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Kewaunee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
20,563
+2%since 2000
from 20,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,474
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,723
+72%since 2000
from $18,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(19,822)
Black0.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(153)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(512)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(18,992)
Black0.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(834)
Asian0.3%(64)
Other1.5%(307)
Diversity Score14.9%(3,054)
Segregation Score12.5%(2,579)
Diversity Score
15
+485%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
13
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin?

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has about 20,563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin earns about $68,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kewaunee County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $166,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin?

About 6.8% of people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kewaunee County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,685 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9900
4 ZIP codes
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