Census tract · Kenosha County
Census Tract 29.03, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Census Tract 29.03, GEOID 55059002903, in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, mostly within Salem Lakes (94% of its census blocks). 3,312 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±376); the 2020 Census counted 3,197.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,312
±376 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,197
Median household income
$80,771
±$20,508 (90% margin)
Kenosha County: $81,239
Median home value
$325,100
±$41,043 (90% margin)
Kenosha County: $265,500
Median gross rent
$1,127
±$126 (90% margin)
Kenosha County: $1,219
Where is Census Tract 29.03?
Census Tract 29.03 is one of 43 census tracts in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It covers 7.81 square miles of land, 409 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 55059002903, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Salem Lakes | 94% |
| Paddock Lake | 6% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 29.03: Tract 28.01 ($91,118), Tract 28.02 ($101,538), Tract 29.04 ($93,768), Tract 29.05 ($88,550) and Tract 30.02 ($105,750). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 29.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 29.03's population at 3,312 (±376) in 1,381 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,197 residents and 1,447 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 29.03 | Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,312 ±376 | 14,366 |
| Households | 1,381 ±168 | 5,775 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.25 | 2.49 |
| Housing units | 1,493 ±159 | 6,191 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 29.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 29.03 is 46.4 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 21.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.2%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 29.03 | Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 ±5.2 | 43.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±3.4 pts | 20.6% |
| 65 years and over | 21.6% ±5.1 pts | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±4.6 pts | 9.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.0% ±6.5 pts | 82.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±4.6 pts | 2.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 5.0% |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±5.3 pts | 12.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.9 pts | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7% ±6.5 pts | 27.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±4.9 pts | 9.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.8% ±3.6 pts | 93.6% |
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 Census Tract 29.03 earn?
Half of the 1,381 households in Census Tract 29.03 earn less than $80,771 a year (±$20,508), against $81,239 across Kenosha County: 25th highest of the county's 42 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 29.03 | Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,771 ±$20,508 | $94,819 |
| Mean household income | $113,867 ±$16,752 | $115,592 |
| Per capita income | $47,318 ±$7,178 | $47,885 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% ±5.7 pts | 6.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6% ±13.7 pts | 4.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4% ±5.2 pts | 9.6% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±7.4 pts | 91.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6% ±7.5 pts | 87.4% |
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 Census Tract 29.03?
Owners occupy 86.8% of Census Tract 29.03's occupied homes and renters 13.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $325,100 by its owner (±$41,043). The median renter pays $1,127 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 29.03 | Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,100 ±$41,043 | $316,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 ±$126 | $1,184 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.6% ±14.7 pts | 36.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,714 ±$181 | $1,869 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.8% ±5.9 pts | 83.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.2% ±5.9 pts | 16.8% |
| Housing units | 1,493 ±159 | 6,191 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2% ±7.3 pts | 80.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±9.6 pts | 10.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 29.03 get to work?
72.9% of Census Tract 29.03's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Tract 29.03 | Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±6.2 pts | 68.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 4.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9% ±8.6 pts | 74.6% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±7.0 pts | 7.2% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 2.9% ±2.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±5.7 pts | 12.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min ±5.2 | 31.6 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
How does Census Tract 29.03 compare with the other tracts in Kenosha County?
Among Kenosha County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 29.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kenosha County | In Salem Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 42 | 3rd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 42 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 25th of 42 | 3rd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 16th of 42 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median home value | 16th of 42 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 42 | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 35 | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 42 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 9th of 42 | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th of 42 | 1st of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Kenosha County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.01 | 22nd | $84,843±$7,835 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 17 | 23rd | $84,545±$31,470 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6.04 | 24th | $82,760±$21,172 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 29.03 | 25th | $80,771±$20,508 |
| Tract 22 | 26th | $79,034±$14,254 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 13 | 27th | $73,250±$15,521 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1.01 | 28th | $73,004±$15,182 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 29.03?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 29.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections