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Kenosha, WI

Founded 1835Kenosha CountyElev. 184 m
Population
99,147
Median home
$210,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
41
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Kenosha

Kenosha is a city in Wisconsin with about 99,147 residents. Kenosha was founded in 1835 and sits in Kenosha County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $68,532. Homes carry a median value of $210,500, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (63.2%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
99,147
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$68,532
Per-capita income
$35,678
Poverty rate
13.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White63.2%
Hispanic or Latino19.5%
Black9.5%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.3%
Production, transportation & material moving20.8%
Sales & office19.7%
Service18.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,500
Median gross rent
$1,137/mo
Owner-occupied
59.3%
Median year built
1968
Households
39,495
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kenosha has 41 public schools — 24 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading39%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bradford HighHighGrades 9–12
Harborside AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
Hillcrest SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Indian Trail High School and AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Phoenix ProjectHighGrades 9–12
Reuther Central HighHighGrades 9–12
Tremper HighHighGrades 9–12
Bullen MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Lance MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Lincoln MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Mahone MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Washington MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bose ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Brass Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime2% above national
Kenosha394
Wisconsin304
United States386
↑ 27% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Kenosha1,018
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kenosha Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kenosha.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kenosha County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kenosha is in Kenosha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kenosha was founded in 1835 and sits in Kenosha County. Elevation ~184 m.

Map of Kenosha
Kenosha, WI
Where Kenosha is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppleton
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Boys and Girls LibraryKemper HallKenosha County Courthouse and JailManor HouseSt. Matthew's Episcopal ChurchWeed, Justin, HouseSimmons, Gilbert M., Memorial LibraryMcCaffary, John, House
Notable people from Kenosha
Orson WellesMark RuffaloDon AmecheNick Van ExelBert Ira GordonCharles Wallace RichmondDaniel J. TravantiCarl A. WirtanenAngelica RossMark Pocan
People searches in Kenosha
Michael Smith (15)John Smith (13)James Smith (13)David Smith (12)Robert Smith (12)Michael Johnson (12)John Johnson (11)James Johnson (10)Michael Williams (10)William Smith (10)David Johnson (10)Robert Johnson (9)John Williams (9)Michael Brown (9)Michael Jones (9)James Williams (9)David Williams (8)John Brown (8)Robert Williams (8)John Jones (8)William Johnson (8)Mary Smith (8)James Brown (8)James Jones (7)
Nearby cities
Pleasant Prairie (4 mi)Mount Pleasant (8 mi)Racine (10 mi)Caledonia (15 mi)Oak Creek (20 mi)Franklin (22 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Kenosha County

Most-recorded names in Kenosha County booking & incarceration records:

James Garcia (1)Michael Davis (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Kenosha, WI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Angel J Ramirez, 38ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53140
AKA Angel Ramirez, Angel J Ramirez
Miguel J Adams, 53ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53144
AKA Michael J Adams, Miguel Joseph Adams
Miguel A Martinez, 27ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53142
AKA Angel Castro, Miguel A Castro
Edward G Sanford, 56ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53140
AKA Edward Cyril Davis, Edward E Davis
Kenneth L Wheeler, 53
Kenosha · 53143
AKA Leroy Wheeler, Cordell Younger
Kenneth L Wheeler, 53ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53142
AKA Kenneth Laroy Anderson, Kenneth Anderson
George Smith, 73ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53143
AKA George E Smith, George Edward Smith
Andrew A Lewis, 36ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53144
AKA Andrew Alfred Cooks, Andrew Cooks
Joshua Wilson, 42ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53143
AKA Joshua Wilson, Joshua M Wilson
Charles Thomas, 72ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53143
AKA Mr. Black, Mr Black
Donald James Hall, 59ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53143
AKA Don J Hall, Donald J Hall
Karl Miller, 48
Kenosha · 53140
AKA Michael Armstrong, Jason Jackson
Kelvin Jackson, 48
Kenosha · 53143
AKA Michael Armstrong, Carl Miller
Kelvin Jackson, 48ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53140
AKA Michael Armstrong, Michael William Armstrong
Jason Aristotle Williams, 55
Kenosha · 53143
AKA Jason Aristotole, Jason Williams
Pedro Flores Sr, 65ABSCONDER
Kenosha · Kenosha County · 53140
AKA Carlos Alaniz, El Cabello

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kenosha — frequently asked

What is the population of Kenosha, Wisconsin?
Kenosha has a population of about 99,147, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kenosha?
The median home value in Kenosha is $210,500, and the median gross rent is $1,137/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kenosha safe? What is the crime rate?
Kenosha Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 394 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kenosha face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenosha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Kenosha?
Kenosha has 41 public schools (24 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kenosha?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Kenosha. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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