Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Kenosha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 166,426 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 169,671 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kenosha. The county was created 176 years ago in 1849.
County Snapshot
Kenosha County at a glance
Kenosha County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
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KenoshaPopulation 99,570
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Kenosha County
| Population | 169,671 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 1954 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 64% |
| Land as percent of area | 36% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5728,-87.8398 |
| Altitude | 778 feet / 237 meters |
| Capital | Kenosha |
| Establishment | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:06:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Kenosha County is located at 42°34'22"N 87°50'23"W (42.5728000, -87.8398100). It has 4 neighbors: McHenry County, Allegan County, Racine County and Walworth County.
Kenosha County map
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The largest city of Kenosha County is Kenosha with a population of 99,570. Other cities include, Pleasant Prairie population 21,373, Twin Lakes population 6,234, Bristol population 5,145 and Paddock Lake population 3,232. See all Kenosha County cities & populated places.
Kenosha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenosha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 99,570 | The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. |
| Pleasant Prairie | 21,373 | Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Twin Lakes | 6,234 | Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Bristol | 5,145 | Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Camp Lake | 3,665 | Census designated place |
| Paddock Lake | 3,232 | City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Powers Lake | 1,615 | City in North Dakota, USA |
| Paris | 1,517 | Town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Somers | 1,132 | Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Brighton | 644 | Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Wheatland | 582 | Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
| Salem | 529 | Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 62...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Kenosha County
Official Website- Kenosha
Demographics
The population of Kenosha County increased by 1.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 166,426 | - | census |
| 2011 | 166,835 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 167,216 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 167,300 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 167,836 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 167,910 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 167,867 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 168,356 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 168,926 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 169,561 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 169,671 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Wisconsin Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 945,016 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| Dane County | 552,536 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Waukesha County | 406,172 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Brown County | 264,610 | County in Texas, United States |
| Racine County | 195,802 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Outagamie County | 188,766 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Winnebago County | 171,631 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Rock County | 163,084 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Washington County | 136,445 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Marathon County | 135,593 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| La Crosse County | 118,502 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Sheboygan County | 115,240 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Eau Claire County | 105,260 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Walworth County | 103,953 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Fond du Lac County | 102,902 | County in Wisconsin, United States |