Moving to Kenosha, Wisconsin

About Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha

Kenosha ( kə-NO-shə) is a city in and the seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 99,986 which made it the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin. Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha is a satellite city located roughly 40 miles (64 km) south of Milwaukee and 66 miles (106 km) north of Chicago and has significant cultural and economic connections to both cities. Interstate 94 runs along Kenosha's western border.

Kenosha was once a center of industrial activity; it was home to large automotive factories which fueled its economy during the 20th century. Like some other Rust Belt cities, Kenosha lost these factories in the 1980s, causing it to gradually transition into a services-based economy. In the 2010s, the city and surrounding county have benefited from an expanding economy and increased job growth. It is home to the headquarters of the Fortune 1000 tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., as well as the clothing company Jockey International. Kenosha is home to multiple educational institutions including the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Herzing University, Carthage College, and Gateway Technical College. Residents of the city are called Kenoshans.

Gender
Gender Kenosha Wisconsin Country
Female 51.3% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.7% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kenosha Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 6.5% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Kenosha Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 6% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 30% 27.0%
Other College 24% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kenosha Wisconsin Country
White 65.7% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 10.2% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 2.1% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.4% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 17.9% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity