Kenosha County's 2026 population is estimated at 170,528, reflecting a 0.52% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kenosha County is the 8th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 166,629 and has grown 2.34% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 131,844 adults, (26,664 of whom are seniors) in Kenosha County.
Female: 84,944 (50.4%)
Male: 83,494 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Kenosha County includes 75.21% White, 6.12% Black or African American, 3.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126,687 | 75.21% |
| Two or more races | 21,338 | 12.67% |
| Black or African American | 10,300 | 6.12% |
| Other race | 6,330 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 663 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
Kenosha County 's average per capita income is $54,672. Household income levels show a median of $81,239. The poverty rate stands at 10.49%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,479 | - |
| Families | $105,009 | $124,718 |
| Households | $81,239 | $103,301 |
| Non Families | $48,671 | $60,876 |
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