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Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Kenosha County had 168,448 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. It holds 16 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 5 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 43 census tracts. GEOID 55059.
Kenosha County is the county of the Kenosha, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
168,448
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 169,151 · ACS 2020-2024: 168,438
Median household income
$81,239
±$2,462 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$265,500
±$5,830 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,219
±$30 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Kenosha County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 169,151 residents in Kenosha County. The Census Bureau estimates 168,448 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 168,438 over 272 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 168,438 | 5,914,872 | −86 |
| Households | 68,904±596 | 2,479,480 | +4,793 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.02 | 2.33 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 73,678±75 | 2,778,572 | +3,237 |
Kenosha County's population since 2000
From 149,577 in 2000 to 168,448 in 2025: up 12.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County holds 16 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Kenosha with 99,239 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kenosha | 99,986 | $71,239 |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,250 | $103,902 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,601 | $94,819 |
| Somers | 8,402 | $80,488 |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 |
| Bristol | 5,192 | $123,648 |
| Wheatland (town), Kenosha County | 3,391 | $91,118 |
| Randall (town) | 3,285 | $115,665 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,919 | $87,800 |
| Brighton (town), Kenosha County | 1,422 | $91,875 |
| Powers Lake | 1,401 | $83,750 |
| Paris (town), Kenosha County | 1,397 | $106,719 |
| Somers (town) | 992 | $64,938 |
| Lily LakeGEOID 5544033 | 508 | $77,824 |
| New MunsterGEOID 5557000 | 286 | $85,673 |
| Genoa City | 2,982 | $81,213 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kenosha County?
The median resident of Kenosha County is 39.4 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.4 | 40.2 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% | 8.0% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.5%±0.5 pts | 78.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1%±0.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±0.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±1.2 pts | 33.4% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kenosha County earn?
Half of Kenosha County's 68,904 households earn less than $81,239 a year (±$2,462), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $78,436 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,239±$2,462 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,301±$2,592 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,757±$1,007 | $43,373 | +$3,008 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5%±1.1 pts | 10.6% | −1.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0%±2.4 pts | 12.8% | −4.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±1.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±0.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kenosha County?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Kenosha County's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,500 by its owner (±$5,830). The median renter pays $1,219 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,500±$5,830 | $266,500 | +$47,175 |
| Median gross rent | $1,219±$30 | $1,087 | +$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±2.5 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,695±$36 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7%±1.5 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 73,678±75 | 2,778,572 | +3,237 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.1%±1.4 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.4%±1.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kenosha County building?
Builders took permits for 892 new housing units across Kenosha County in 2025 (180 single-family), 5.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kenosha County get to work?
78.6% of Kenosha County's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | −1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±1.3 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±0.6 | 22.2 min | −1.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Kenosha County's census tracts?
Kenosha County is divided into 43 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,833 (Tract 11) to $135,222 (Tract 26.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kenosha County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 72 |
| Median household income | 14th of 72 |
| Median home value | 16th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 72 |
| Median age | 59th of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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