Kenosha County Summary

Life in Kenosha County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kenosha County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kenosha County:

  • The population in Kenosha County is 168,413.

  • The median home value in Kenosha County is $314,789.

  • The median income in Kenosha County is $79,412.

  • The median rent in Kenosha County is $1,175.

  • The unemployment rate in Kenosha County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Kenosha County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Kenosha County is 56.6° and there are 83.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kenosha County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kenosha County

Kenosha, WI Population 99,147

Pleasant Prairie, WI Population 21,515

Twin Lakes, WI Population 6,351

Bristol, WI Population 5,196

Genoa City, WI Population 2,967

Paddock Lake, WI Population 2,965

Powers Lake, WI Population 1,378

Lily Lake, WI Population 639

Wilmot, WI Population 0

Silver Lake, WI Population 0

Camp Lake, WI Population 0

Map Of Kenosha County

Kenosha County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Kenosha County is 56.6°.

  • There are 71.32 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 83.2 inches of rain each year with 12.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:39 hours of sun each day in Kenosha County.

StatKenosha County
Mean High56.6
Nice Days71.32
Rainfall83.2
Snowfall12.6
Sunny Hours4:39
56.6°
Average High
83.2
Inches of Rain

Kenosha County Photos

Jockey International Kenosha
Source: Public Domain
Uptown Kenosha House Ll
Source: Public Domain
Cfiles
Source: Wikipedia
Gilbert Simmons Library Kenosha
Source: Public Domain
Uptown Kenosha Branch Library
Source: Public Domain
Kenosha Hospitals Palmer Unit
Source: Wikipedia

Kenosha County Demographics

Population over time in Kenosha County

The current population in Kenosha County is 168,413. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 168,743 -0.2%
2022 168,998 0.3%
2021 168,524 -

Gender in Kenosha County

  • Kenosha County is 50.5% female with 84,979 female residents.

  • Kenosha County is 49.5% male with 83,434 male residents.

Female
50.5% (84,979)
Male
49.5% (83,434)
Gender Kenosha County WI USA
Female 50.5% 49.9% 50.5%
Male 49.5% 50.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Kenosha County

Kenosha County is:

  • 72.2% White with 121,573 White residents.

  • 6.1% African American with 10,296 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 256 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 2,982 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 78 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 1,030 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 7,223 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.8% Hispanic with 24,975 Hispanic residents.

White
72.2% (121,573)
African American
6.1% (10,296)
American Indian
0.2% (256)
Asian
1.8% (2,982)
Hawaiian
0.0% (78)
Other
0.6% (1,030)
Two Or More
4.3% (7,223)
Hispanic
14.8% (24,975)

Table: Kenosha County By Race

Race Kenosha County WI USA
White 72.2% 79.2% 58.2%
African American 6.1% 6.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.8% 2.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 14.8% 7.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Kenosha County, Wisconsin

  • 4.0% of households in Kenosha County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Kenosha County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Kenosha County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Kenosha County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Kenosha County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Kenosha County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Kenosha County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Kenosha County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Kenosha County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Kenosha County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (6,696)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (5,231)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (10,077)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (11,238)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (17,334)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (29,174)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (23,071)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (31,851)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.1% (18,728)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (15,008)
Income Kenosha County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 7.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 18.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% 8.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 8.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kenosha County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kenosha County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (6,736)
9-12th Grade
5% (8,420)
High School / GED
28% (47,155)
Some College
22% (37,050)
Associate's Degree
10% (16,841)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (33,682)
Master's Degree
9% (15,157)
Professional Degree
1% (1,684)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,684)
Education Kenosha County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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