Kenosha, Wisconsin

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
99,493
Population
$64,963
Median Income
$194,400
Home Value
36.3
Median Age

Demographics

Kenosha has a population of 99,493 with a median age of 36.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
71.4%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
10.2%
Asian
2.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population99,493
Median Age36.3
White71.4%
Black or African American10.2%
Asian2.2%
Hispanic or Latino18.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Kenosha is $64,963, which is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,894. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

$64,963
Median Household Income
$33,894
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Kenosha is 5.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Kenosha, 89.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
89.3%
Bachelor's+
27.5%
Graduate+
10.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher89.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.4%

Housing

The median home value in Kenosha is $194,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,079. The homeownership rate is 58.7%.

$194,400
Median Home Value
$1,079/mo
Median Rent
58.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$194,400
Median Monthly Rent$1,079
Homeownership Rate58.7%
Vacancy Rate6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kenosha, Wisconsin?
The population of Kenosha, Wisconsin is 99,493 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Kenosha, Wisconsin is $64,963. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Kenosha, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Kenosha, Wisconsin is $194,400. The median monthly rent is $1,079.
What percentage of people in Kenosha have a college degree?
In Kenosha, Wisconsin, 27.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Kenosha, Wisconsin an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Kenosha, Wisconsin is 3.0x (median home value $194,400 vs. median income $64,963), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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