Kenosha County, WI

County

Cities in Kenosha County

Neighborhoods in Kenosha County

Neighborhood

Kenosha, WI

Pikeville / Crawford Corners

Avalon Park / Somers Center West

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Kenosha

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Households with Children

29.4%

School Enrollment K-12

18,172

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.0%
High School / GED: 27.7%
Some College or Associate's: 33.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.3%
Single Parents: 11.1%
Couples & Adults: 34.0%
Living Alone: 36.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 5.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 71.6%
Puerto Rican: 11.2%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 1.8%
Central American: 5.0%
South American: 4.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 59.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 51.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.3%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 43.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.9%
Spanish: 8.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources