Kenosha, Wisconsin Population 2022
Kenosha is a city located in Kenosha County Wisconsin. Kenosha has a 2020 population of 100,052. It is also the county seat of Kenosha County. Kenosha is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 99,397 in 2010.
The average household income in Kenosha is $72,291 with a poverty rate of 15.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $923 per month, and the median house value is $160,900. The median age in Kenosha is 35.8 years, 34.8 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Kenosha Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenoshawas:
- White: 76.61%
- Black or African American: 10.67%
- Two or more races: 7.20%
- Other race: 2.79%
- Asian: 2.09%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,430 | 76.61% |
| Black or African American | 10,646 | 10.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 581 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 2,089 | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 2,782 | 2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 7,182 | 7.20% |
Kenosha Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,416 | 2.51 | 57.4 |
| Married | 15,558 | 3.23 | 78.4 |
| Male | 2,438 | 3.76 | 46.3 |
| Female | 5,625 | 3.26 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 14,795 | 1.26 | 46.2 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,483 | 5.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,018 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 19,045 | 29.33% |
| Some College | 15,657 | 24.12% |
| Associates Degree | 6,033 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,106 | 15.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,583 | 10.14% |
Kenosha Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,506 | 1,355 | 780 |
| Islander | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| White | 47,517 | 43,699 | 13,478 |
| 2+ Races | 2,700 | 2,125 | 608 |
| Native American | 365 | 296 | 76 |
| Black | 5,855 | 4,940 | 1,052 |
| Other Race | 1,393 | 904 | 187 |
| Hispanic | 8,595 | 6,212 | 1,060 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.79%.
$39,262
Average Earnings
$45,043
Average Male
$32,979
Average Female
Kenosha Language by Age
Kenosha Language
83.69% of Kenosha residents speak only English, while 16.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.09% of the population.
Kenosha Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,029 | 2,810 | 28.02% |
| Multiple | 7,084 | 1,397 | 19.72% |
| Hispanic | 17,559 | 3,300 | 18.79% |
| Native | 572 | 106 | 18.53% |
| White | 63,153 | 7,727 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 2,011 | 232 | 11.54% |
| Other | 728 | NaN% |
15.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
17.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kenosha
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenosha is Black, with 28.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenosha is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.44%.
Kenosha Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Kenosha Married by Age and Sex
Kenosha Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kenosha Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,304 | 7.15% |
| Black | 427 | 5.73% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.67% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.16% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.91% |
Kenosha Veterans by Education
6.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.69%
Born in Kenosha
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
5.14%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.96% of Kenosha residents were born in the United States, with 53.69% having been born in Wisconsin. 5.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,455 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 3,990 | 535 | 1.45% |
| 1870 | 4,309 | 319 | 0.77% |
| 1880 | 5,039 | 730 | 1.58% |
| 1890 | 6,532 | 1,493 | 2.63% |
| 1900 | 11,606 | 5,074 | 5.92% |
| 1910 | 21,371 | 9,765 | 6.30% |
| 1920 | 40,472 | 19,101 | 6.59% |
| 1930 | 50,262 | 9,790 | 2.19% |
| 1940 | 48,765 | -1,497 | -0.30% |
| 1950 | 54,368 | 5,603 | 1.09% |
| 1960 | 67,899 | 13,531 | 2.25% |
| 1970 | 78,805 | 10,906 | 1.50% |
| 1980 | 77,685 | -1,120 | -0.14% |
| 1990 | 80,352 | 2,667 | 0.34% |
| 2000 | 90,352 | 10,000 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 99,397 | 9,045 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 99,560 | 163 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 99,859 | 299 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 99,704 | -155 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 99,728 | 24 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 99,479 | -249 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 99,388 | -91 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 99,785 | 397 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 99,908 | 123 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 99,944 | 36 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 99,980 | 36 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 100,016 | 36 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 100,052 | 36 | 0.04% |