Kenosha County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a population of 168,438, the 8th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $81,239 and the median home value is $265,500. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Kenosha County Quick Facts
How Kenosha County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,413 | 168,438 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $79,412 | $81,239 | +2.3% |
| Median home value | $247,800 | $265,500 | +7.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kenosha County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 99,372 | $71,239 | 13.7% | $225,200 |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,669 | $103,902 | 7.0% | $360,400 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | 6.6% | $316,100 |
| Somers | 8,216 | $80,488 | 8.7% | $315,300 |
| Twin Lakes | 6,309 | $86,222 | 6.0% | $270,700 |
| Bristol | 5,207 | $123,648 | 1.9% | $312,800 |
| Paddock Lake | 2,947 | $87,800 | 2.9% | $255,700 |
| Genoa City | 2,942 | $81,213 | 5.6% | $241,300 |
| Powers Lake | 1,278 | $83,750 | 3.4% | $285,100 |
| Lily Lake | 456 | $77,824 | 6.4% | $369,800 |
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | 0.9% | $305,800 |
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Population Overview
Kenosha County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 168,438. It is the 8th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kenosha County is 39.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kenosha County is $81,239. This is 5% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $265,500. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kenosha County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 8.0%).
Education
31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kenosha County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
Kenosha County has a population of 168,438, 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 $81,239 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.
How many cities are in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
Kenosha County contains 11 Census-designated places.