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Kenosha County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a population of 168,413, the 8th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $79,412 and the median home value is $247,800. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Kenosha County Quick Facts

Population 168,413
Median Household Income $79,412
Median Home Value $247,800
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 39.2 years
Homeownership Rate 67.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.8%
High School Graduation 91.5%
Cities/Places 7
Population 168,413 8th of 72
Median Income $79,412 5% higher state
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment 4.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

45out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Kenosha County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kenosha city99,147$68,53213.8%$210,500
Pleasant Prairie village21,515$103,9037.0%$336,300
Salem Lakes village14,521$94,5546.0%$281,500
Somers village8,245$78,0688.7%$287,800
Twin Lakes village6,351$85,8007.9%$257,000
Bristol village5,196$109,9171.6%$288,800
Paddock Lake village2,965$88,4383.3%$242,800

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Population Overview

Kenosha County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 168,413. It is the 8th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kenosha County is 39.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kenosha County is $79,412. This is 5% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $247,800. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kenosha County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.8% vs 7.8%).

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kenosha County, Wisconsin?

Kenosha County has a population of 168,413, making it the 8th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Kenosha County?

The median household income in Kenosha County is $79,412 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?

Kenosha County contains 7 Census-designated places.