Kenosha County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Kenosha County, Wisconsin is 168,413 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $79,412, the median home value is $247,800, and the median age is 39.2.
The population of Kenosha County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (166,629 → 168,754), a +0.09% annualized rate.
168,413
Population
+0.09%
Annual growth
620
People / sq mi
$79,412
Median Income
$247,800
Median Home Value
Kenosha County covers 272 sq mi of land at 619.5 people per square mile.
About Kenosha County, WI
Kenosha County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 168,413. It ranks #8 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The median household income in Kenosha County is $79,412, above the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $247,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,175. The homeownership rate of 67.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Kenosha County reflects 30.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.
Kenosha County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kenosha County had a population of 166,629 in 2010 and 168,754 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 169,760 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.09%.
168,754
Population (2024)
166,629
Population (2010)
169,760
Peak (2019)
0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 166,629 |
| 2011 | 166,871 |
| 2012 | 167,273 |
| 2013 | 167,380 |
| 2014 | 167,938 |
| 2015 | 168,044 |
| 2016 | 168,012 |
| 2017 | 168,492 |
| 2018 | 169,054 |
| 2019 | 169,760 |
| 2020 | 169,202 |
| 2021 | 168,446 |
| 2022 | 167,920 |
| 2023 | 167,867 |
| 2024 | 168,754 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.2
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
15.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 15.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $79,412+$3,742 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,465 |
| Per-capita income | $40,540 |
| Poverty rate | 7.7%+1.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 63.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kenosha County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
79.7%
Public transit
9.3%
Work from home
25.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$247,800+$400 vs state
Median home value
$1,175
Median rent
67.6%
Homeownership rate
72,897
Total housing units
92.8%
Occupied
7.2%
Vacant
32.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.8%
With health insurance
94.9%
With broadband internet
40.5%
Foreign-born
6.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.1%
With a disability
86.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.5%
High School+
30.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has a population of 168,413 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 620 people per square mile.
The population of Kenosha County has grown 1.3% since 2010 (166,629 → 168,754), a +0.09% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is $79,412, with mean (average) household income of $99,465 and per-capita income of $40,540. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kenosha County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.8%), Black or African American (6.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is 39.2 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Kenosha County is $247,800 and median monthly rent is $1,175. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 72,897 total housing units, 7.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Kenosha County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.