Kenosha, WI

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2021 Population

99,605

0.162% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

5.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,219

7.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,800

4.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,732

1.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kenosha, WI had a population of 99.6k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $60,219. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenosha, WI declined from 99,767 to 99,605, a −0.162% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,113 to $60,219, a 7.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenosha, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.6%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%).

None of the households in Kenosha, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Kenosha, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenosha, WI are Gateway Technical College (2,549 degrees awarded in 2021), Carthage College (704 degrees), and Herzing University-Kenosha (301 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenosha, WI was $168,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

Most people in Kenosha, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenosha, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kenosha, WI is home to a population of 99.6k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.19% of Kenosha, WI residents were born outside of the country (9.15k people).

In 2021, there were 6.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64k people) in Kenosha, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.94k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.8% of Kenosha, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenosha, WI was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kenosha, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenosha, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
64k ± 909
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 562
White (Hispanic)
8.94k ± 941

18.4%

Hispanic Population

18.3k people

18.4% of the people in Kenosha, WI are hispanic (18.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenosha, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

9.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.15k people

9.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.02k people

As of 2021, 9.19% of Kenosha, WI residents (9.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenosha, WI was 9.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kenosha, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,292 ± 300
Vietnam
1,169 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
795 ± 236

Kenosha, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenosha, WI employs 49.7k people. The largest industries in Kenosha, WI are Manufacturing (9,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,165 people), and Retail Trade (6,783 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,660), Utilities ($66,761), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,899).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

49.7k

2021 Value

± 1,766

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenosha, WI grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 49k employees to 49.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenosha, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,750 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,757 people), and Production Occupations (4,427 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenosha, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.7k

2021 Value

± 1,766

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 4.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenosha, WI grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 49k employees to 49.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenosha, WI, are Manufacturing (9,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,165 people), and Retail Trade (6,783 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenosha, WI, though some of these residents may live in Kenosha, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,462

Median earning men ± $2,254

$31,900

Median earning women ± $1,566

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,190), Wholesale Trade ($55,460), and Information ($55,134).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,985), Wholesale Trade ($47,139), and Manufacturing ($43,529).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kenosha, WI awarded 3,596 degrees. The student population of Kenosha, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,780 male students and 7,036 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenosha, WI are White (2,268 and 63.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (690 and 19.3%), Black or African American (326 and 9.13%), and Two or More Races (108 and 3.02%).

The largest universities in Kenosha, WI by number of degrees awarded are Gateway Technical College (2,549 and 70.9%), Carthage College (704 and 19.6%), and Herzing University-Kenosha (301 and 8.37%).

The most popular majors in Kenosha, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (564 and 15.7%), Registered Nursing (359 and 9.98%), and Office Management & Supervision (177 and 4.92%).

The median tuition cost in Kenosha, WI for private four year colleges is $23,160.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kenosha, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,816 (45.1% men and 54.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,816 students enrolled in Kenosha, WI, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,838 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
56 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
245 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kenosha, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kenosha, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gateway Technical College
2,549 degrees awarded
Carthage College
704 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Kenosha
301 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gateway Technical College with 2,549 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,325 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenosha, WI, which is 0.583 times less than the 2,271 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,268 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 690 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,973) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenosha, WI was $168,800 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $168,800, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenosha, WI is 57.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenosha, WI have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenosha, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenosha, WI is $60,219. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Kenosha, WI was Census Tract 19 with a value of $96,094, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 20, with respective values of $94,490 and $93,553.

Housing

Property

$168,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,882

$22,173

Median Property Taxes

±$1,008

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenosha, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kenosha, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.5% of the housing units in Kenosha, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kenosha, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 19
Census Tract 25
Census Tract 20

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenosha, WI was Census Tract 19 with a value of $96,094, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 20, with respective values of $94,490 and $93,553.

The following map shows all of the places in Kenosha, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,219

Median Household Income

± $2,263

38.6k

Number of Households

± 1,508

In 2021, the median household income of the 38.6k households in Kenosha, WI grew to $60,219 from the previous year's value of $56,113.

The following chart displays the households in Kenosha, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenosha, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (7.55%)
Worked At Home (5.41%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Kenosha, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.55%) and those who worked at home (5.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenosha, WI have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Kenosha, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenosha, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenosha, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenosha, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenosha, WI (14.3k out of 96.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenosha, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Kenosha, WI has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kenosha County, WI see 2174 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (2143 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1463 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 768 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kenosha County, WI

Primary care physicians in Kenosha County, WI see an average of 2,174 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% increase from the previous year (2,143 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kenosha County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.86%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenosha, WI declined by 1.95% from 8.02% to 7.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kenosha, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.