Kenosha, WI Demographics

A map of Kenosha's Population by Race

Kenosha, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 99,372, a less than 1% change from the 99,986 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenosha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenosha has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenosha, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenosha is ranked the 4th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. 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 was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenosha's White Population

63,155 residents of Kenosha, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenosha is considerably lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Kenosha ranks 770th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kenosha's population has increased from 62.8% to 63.6%.

Kenosha is less White than neighboring Somers (77% White), Pleasant Prairie (76.8% White), Sturtevant (70.1% White), Winthrop Harbor (75.6% White), and Elmwood Park (79.7% White).

Kenosha's Black Population

8,963 residents of Kenosha, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenosha is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Kenosha ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Kenosha's population has decreased from 10.3% to 9.0%.

Kenosha is more Black than neighboring Somers (2.2% Black), Pleasant Prairie (3.1% Black), Winthrop Harbor (3.3% Black), and Elmwood Park (5.1% Black). Kenosha is less Black than neighboring Sturtevant (13.4% Black).

Kenosha's Asian Population

1,910 residents of Kenosha, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenosha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kenosha ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Kenosha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Kenosha is more Asian than neighboring Winthrop Harbor (0% Asian), and Elmwood Park (0% Asian). Kenosha is less Asian than neighboring Somers (3.6% Asian), Pleasant Prairie (3% Asian), and Sturtevant (2% Asian).

Kenosha's Hispanic Population

19,032 residents of Kenosha, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenosha is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Kenosha ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenosha's population has decreased from 19.7% to 19.2%.

Kenosha is more Hispanic than neighboring Somers (10.4% Hispanic), Pleasant Prairie (12.5% Hispanic), Sturtevant (8.2% Hispanic), Winthrop Harbor (17% Hispanic), and Elmwood Park (14.6% Hispanic).

Kenosha's Native American/Other Population

437 residents of Kenosha, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenosha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenosha ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenosha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kenosha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmwood Park (0% Native American/Other). Kenosha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Somers (2.9% Native American/Other), Pleasant Prairie (1.7% Native American/Other), Sturtevant (2% Native American/Other), and Winthrop Harbor (0.9% Native American/Other).

Kenosha's Multiracial Population

5,875 residents of Kenosha, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenosha is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Kenosha ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenosha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenosha's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.9%.

Kenosha is more Multiracial than neighboring Somers (3.9% Multiracial), Pleasant Prairie (2.9% Multiracial), Sturtevant (4.3% Multiracial), Winthrop Harbor (3.2% Multiracial), and Elmwood Park (0.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.