Kenosha, WI Demographics

A map of Kenosha's Population by Race

Kenosha, Wisconsin had a population of 99,986 in 2020. It was 62.8% White, 10.3% Black, 1.8% Asian, 19.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kenosha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Kenosha's White Population

62,835 residents of Kenosha identify as White, or 62.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kenosha less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #770 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is less White than neighboring Somers (79% White), Pleasant Prairie (81% White), Sturtevant (66.8% White), Winthrop Harbor (71.9% White), and Elmwood Park (82.7% White).

Kenosha's Black Population

10,279 residents of Kenosha identify as Black, or 10.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kenosha roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is more Black than neighboring Somers (5.5% Black), Pleasant Prairie (2.7% Black), Winthrop Harbor (5.2% Black), and Elmwood Park (3.1% Black). Kenosha is less Black than neighboring Sturtevant (16.6% Black).

Kenosha's Asian Population

1,843 residents of Kenosha identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kenosha roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is less Asian than neighboring Somers (2.8% Asian), Pleasant Prairie (2.3% Asian), Sturtevant (1.9% Asian), Winthrop Harbor (2.3% Asian), and Elmwood Park (2.2% Asian).

Kenosha's Hispanic Population

19,650 residents of Kenosha identify as Hispanic, or 19.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kenosha larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is more Hispanic than neighboring Somers (8.7% Hispanic), Pleasant Prairie (9.3% Hispanic), Sturtevant (10.2% Hispanic), Winthrop Harbor (14.5% Hispanic), and Elmwood Park (7.1% Hispanic).

Kenosha's Native American/Other Population

591 residents of Kenosha identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kenosha roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Prairie (0.5% Native American/Other). Kenosha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somers (0.7% Native American/Other), Sturtevant (1.1% Native American/Other), and Winthrop Harbor (1% Native American/Other).

Kenosha's Multiracial Population

4,788 residents of Kenosha identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kenosha roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Kenosha is ranked #88 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kenosha is more Multiracial than neighboring Somers (3.3% Multiracial), Pleasant Prairie (4.3% Multiracial), Sturtevant (3.5% Multiracial), and Elmwood Park (4.3% Multiracial). Kenosha is less Multiracial than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.