Kenosha County PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

168,743

0.151% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

11.3%

6.11% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,073

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$203,400

7.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

83,506

1.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kenosha County PUMA, WI had a population of 169k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $70,073. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenosha County PUMA, WI declined from 168,998 to 168,743, a −0.151% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,595 to $70,073, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.98%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%).

12.4% of the households in Kenosha County PUMA, 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.

96.1% of the residents in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are Gateway Technical College (2,549 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1,024 degrees), and Carthage College (704 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was $203,400, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Kenosha County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Kenosha County PUMA, WI borders Avon, Lake Villa, Antioch & Grant Townships PUMA, IL, Waukegan, Zion, Benton & Newport Townships PUMA, IL, McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Racine County PUMA, WI, and Walworth County PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Kenosha County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 169k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.38% of Kenosha County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (12.5k people).

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Kenosha County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.6k White (Hispanic) and 11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are Spanish (13,310 households), Italian (857 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (728 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,853

Women

50.3%

83,816

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,669 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Kenosha County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenosha County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 593
White (Hispanic)
11.6k ± 965
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 597

13.9%

Hispanic Population

23.4k people

13.9% of the people in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are hispanic (23.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,457 ± 1,617 people
India
1,174 ± 838 people
Philippines
850 ± 714 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kenosha County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 4,457 Kenosha County PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,174 and Philippines with 850.

Foreign-Born Population

7.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.5k people

7.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

As of 2021, 7.38% of Kenosha County PUMA, WI residents (12.5k 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 County PUMA, WI was 7.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,310 households (8.36%)
Italian
857 households (0.538%)
Other Indo-European Languages
728 households (0.457%)

12.4% of the households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 8.36% of the households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,226 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
2,014 ± 345
Gulf War (1990s)
1,224 ± 294

Kenosha County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenosha County PUMA, WI employs 83.5k people. The largest industries in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are Elementary & secondary schools (5,476 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,475 people), and Construction (4,385 people), and the highest paying industries are Cutlery & hand tool manufacturing ($172,023), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($131,796), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($125,341).

Males in Kenosha County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,182. The income inequality in Kenosha County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,897

Women

48.4%

42,618

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Kenosha County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 82,515 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kenosha County PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

83.5k

2021 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenosha County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 82.5k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenosha County PUMA, WI, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,621 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,458 people), and Other managers (2,069 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenosha County PUMA, 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

83.5k

2021 Value

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 1.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenosha County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 82.5k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenosha County PUMA, WI, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,476 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,475 people), and Construction (4,385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenosha County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Kenosha County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,067

Median earning men ± $1,552

$34,453

Median earning women ± $1,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,007), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,971), and Public Administration ($67,169).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,259), Manufacturing ($52,195), and Wholesale Trade ($48,583).

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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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 County PUMA, WI awarded 4,626 degrees. The student population of Kenosha County PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,662 male students and 9,417 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are White (2,932 and 64.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (873 and 19.1%), Black or African American (389 and 8.52%), and Two or More Races (142 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in Kenosha County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Gateway Technical College (2,549 and 55.1%), University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1,024 and 22.1%), and Carthage College (704 and 15.2%).

The most popular majors in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (564 and 12.2%), General Business Administration & Management (394 and 8.52%), and Registered Nursing (359 and 7.76%).

The median tuition costs in Kenosha County PUMA, WI are $23,160 for private four year colleges, and $6,524 and $10,659 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kenosha County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,079 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,079 students enrolled in Kenosha County PUMA, WI, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,566 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
171 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
102 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
245 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 171 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gateway Technical College
2,549 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
1,024 degrees awarded
Carthage College
704 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, 1,780 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenosha County PUMA, WI, which is 0.625 times less than the 2,846 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 2,932 degrees mean that there were 3.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 873 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,146) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.21% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.871% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kenosha County PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37.2k), Some college (32.4k), and Bachelors Degree (23.8k).

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 County PUMA, WI was $203,400 in 2021, which is 0.831 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,400 to $203,400, a 7.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenosha County PUMA, WI is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenosha County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenosha County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenosha County PUMA, WI is $70,073. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Housing

Property

$203,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,376

$44,045

Median Property Taxes

±$1,406

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 County PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Kenosha County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kenosha County PUMA, 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.

$70,073

Median Household Income

± $2,312

65.9k

Number of Households

± 1,926

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.9k households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI grew to $70,073 from the previous year's value of $66,595.

The following chart displays the households in Kenosha County PUMA, 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

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Kenosha County PUMA, WI

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in Kenosha County PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Kenosha County PUMA, WI was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0921% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kenosha County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kenosha County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kenosha County PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (7.71%)
Worked At Home (6.07%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Kenosha County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (6.07%).

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

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenosha County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Kenosha County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenosha County PUMA, 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 County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenosha County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenosha County PUMA, WI (18.6k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 County PUMA, 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

93.5% of the population of Kenosha County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.48%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenosha County PUMA, WI declined by 2.76% from 6.66% to 6.48%.

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