Kenosha, WI

Census Place

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2024 Population
99,372
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
37.1
0.815% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
13.7%
0.558% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$71,239
3.95% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$225,200
6.98% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
51,421
1.43% 1-year growth

About

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.

95.3% of the residents in Kenosha, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenosha, WI are Gateway Technical College (2,942 degrees awarded in 2023), Carthage College (822 degrees), and Herzing University-Kenosha (266 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Kenosha, WI was $225,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Kenosha, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 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 99.4k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.98% of Kenosha, WI residents were born outside of the country (8.93k people).

In 2024, there were 7.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.2k people) in Kenosha, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.36k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%
2024 Citizenship
94.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.3% of Kenosha, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kenosha, WI was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenosha, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    63.2k ± 1.08k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.96k ± 697
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    8.36k ± 1.11k
19.2%
Hispanic Population
19k people

In 2024, there were 7.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.2k people) in Kenosha, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.36k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.2% of the people in Kenosha, WI are hispanic (19k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    89,915 ± 7,306 people
  2. India
    21,992 ± 3,634 people
  3. China
    14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.98%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
8.93k people
9.06%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.98k people

As of 2024, 8.98% of Kenosha, WI residents (8.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenosha, WI was 9.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,473 ± 285
  2. Vietnam
    1,056 ± 200
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    665 ± 208

Kenosha, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kenosha, WI employs 51.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kenosha, WI were Manufacturing (9,129 people), Retail Trade (7,840 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,851 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,013), Finance & Insurance ($70,848), and Public Administration ($67,449).

Employment

Occupations

51.4k
2024 Value
± 1,823
1.43%
1 Year growth
± 4.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kenosha, WI grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 50.7k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenosha, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,669 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,785 people), and Management Occupations (4,547 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenosha, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.4k
2024 Value
± 1,823
1.43%
1 Year growth
± 4.93%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kenosha, WI grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 50.7k employees to 51.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenosha, WI, are Manufacturing (9,129 people), Retail Trade (7,840 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,851 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,206
Median earning men ± $2,951
$39,135
Median earning women ± $2,001

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,354), Public Administration ($78,077), and Construction ($66,186).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($60,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,616), and Manufacturing ($51,461).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kenosha, WI awarded 4,089 degrees. The student population of Kenosha, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,155 male students and 7,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenosha, WI are White (2,557 and 63%), Hispanic or Latino (793 and 19.5%), Black or African American (323 and 7.96%), and Two or More Races (171 and 4.21%).

The largest universities in Kenosha, WI by number of degrees awarded are Gateway Technical College (2,942 and 71.9%), Carthage College (822 and 20.1%), and Herzing University-Kenosha (266 and 6.51%).

The most popular majors in Kenosha, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (741 and 18.1%), Registered Nursing (353 and 8.63%), and General Business Administration & Management (179 and 4.38%).

The median tuition cost in Kenosha, WI for private four year colleges is $24,430.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Kenosha, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 13,545 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 13,545 students enrolled in Kenosha, WI, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,189 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
    741 degrees awarded
  2. Teacher Assistant & Aides
    165 degrees awarded
  3. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    150 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Kenosha, WI was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 741 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Gateway Technical College
    2,942 degrees awarded
  2. Carthage College
    822 degrees awarded
  3. Herzing University-Kenosha
    266 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gateway Technical College with 2,942 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,428 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenosha, WI, which is 0.537 times less than the 2,661 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,557 degrees mean that there were 3.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 793 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,430) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,987) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenosha, WI was $225,200 in 2024, which is 0.677 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $210,500 to $225,200, a 6.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenosha, WI is 58.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kenosha, WI have an average commute time of 23.6 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.

Housing

Property

$225,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,843
$23,693
Median Property Taxes
±$1,144

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.

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Rent vs Own

58.7%
Homeownership
2024
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 58.7% of the housing units in Kenosha, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$71,239
Median Household Income
± $3,567
40.3k
Number of Households
± 1,620

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Kenosha, WI grew to $71,239 from the previous year's value of $68,532.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenosha, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.74%)
  3. Carpooled (7.55%)

In 2024, 78.7% of workers in Kenosha, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.74%) and those who carpooled to work (7.55%).

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenosha, WI have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Kenosha, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenosha, WI (13.2k out of 96.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Kenosha, WI has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.21%
Uninsured
49.6%
Employer Coverage
19.7%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.11%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenosha, WI declined by 8.24% from 6.77% to 6.21%.

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