Kenosha Population 2026
Kenosha has a population of 99,858, making it the #325 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 88× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,858
Rank in United States
#325
Coordinates
42.58°N, 87.82°W
~184 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
996 km
619 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wisconsin
Cities near Kenosha
- Pleasant Prairie20,726 people · ~10 km away
- Mount Pleasant26,272 people · ~13 km away
- Racine77,742 people · ~16 km away
- Waukegan88,475 people · ~25 km away
- Gurnee31,056 people · ~25 km away
- Caledonia24,684 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kenosha?
Kenosha has a population of 99,858 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #325 biggest city in United States.
What state is Kenosha in?
Kenosha is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Is Kenosha the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 996 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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