Kenosha County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kenosha County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55059
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 271.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 482.19 sq mi
- Total Area
- 754.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.587526
- Longitude
- -87.879996
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 162,566
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 126,261
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 140,649 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 21,914 | 13.5% |
| White | 122,019 | 75.1% |
| Black | 10,127 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 2,362 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 891 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 113,024 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic | 13,236 | 10.5% |
| White | 100,509 | 79.6% |
| Black | 8,881 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 2,235 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 998 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 457 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 168,438
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,793
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 17,282
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 126,687 | 75.2% |
| Black | 10,300 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 124,907
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 41,687 | 33.4% |
| Republican | 45,213 | 36.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 38,007 | 30.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 56,046 | 44.9% |
| Female | 67,545 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,917 | 75.2% |
| Hispanic | 8,837 | 7.1% |
| Black | 1,965 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1,197 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 65,485
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 50,697 | 54.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,543 | 40.1% |
| Black | 650 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 568 | 47.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 31,083 | 55.5% |
| Female | 33,937 | 50.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,297 (22.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 35,991 (30.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 73,678
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $277,091
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,269
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.