Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 20,664 #1,841 / 3,222
43th
Median Household Income $82,725 +10.1% #490 / 3,222
85th
Median Age 44.6 years +14.7% #821 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $222,200 -21.2% #1,167 / 3,222
64th
Median Gross Rent $847 -27.2% #1,775 / 3,222
45th
Poverty Rate 7.6% -39.9% #292 / 3,222
91th

Demographics

Kewaunee County has a population of 20,664, making it the #1,841 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Kewaunee County is $82,725, ranking #490 out of 3,222 counties — 10.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.

Median Household Income
$82,725 +10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #490 of 3,222
85th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,026 −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #716 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.6% −39.9% vs nat'l
Rank #292 of 3,222
91th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.5% −71.9% vs nat'l
Rank #167 of 3,222
95th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −35.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,671 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.1 min −5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,675 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Kewaunee County is $222,200 (-21.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.5%.

Median Home Value
$222,200 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,167 of 3,222
64th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$847 −27.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,775 of 3,222
45th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.5% +34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #68 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.5% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Kewaunee County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #251 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin has a total population of 20,664, making it the 1,841st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kewaunee County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Kewaunee County is $82,725, which ranks #490 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.

The median home value in Kewaunee County is $222,200, 21.2% below the national median. Renters in Kewaunee County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Kewaunee County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.

Kewaunee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Kewaunee 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.