Kenosha County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 168,438 | — | #409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,239 | +8.1% | #531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $265,500 | -5.8% | #812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,219 | +4.8% | #512 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.7% | #900 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kenosha County has a population of 168,438, making it the #409 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kenosha County is $81,239, ranking #531 out of 3,222 counties — 8.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Kenosha County is $265,500 (-5.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,219/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Kenosha County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a total population of 168,438, making it the 409th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kenosha County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kenosha County is $81,239, which ranks #531 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Kenosha County is $265,500, 5.8% below the national median. Renters in Kenosha County pay a median gross rent of $1,219 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kenosha County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Kenosha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.9%).
All data for Kenosha County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.