Kenosha, Wisconsin

"Kenosha" redirects here. For other uses, see Kenosha (disambiguation).

Kenosha, Wisconsin
City
HarborPark on Lake Michigan
A streetcar passes the county courthouse
Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse
Kenosha Public Museum
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library
Official seal of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Seal
Official logo of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Logo
Nickname: 
K-Town[1]
Motto: 
Chart a Better Course[2]
Location of Kenosha in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Location of Kenosha in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha is located in Wisconsin
Kenosha
Kenosha
Location within Wisconsin
Kenosha is located in the United States
Kenosha
Kenosha
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°34′56″N 87°50′44″W / 42.58222°N 87.84556°W / 42.58222; -87.84556
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyKenosha
Settled (Pike Creek)1835
Incorporated
(village of Southport)		February 9, 1841[3]
Incorporated
(city of Kenosha)		February 8, 1850; 174 years ago (1850-02-08)[4]
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • MayorDavid F. Bogdala[5]
 • City Admin.John Morrissey[6]
Area
[7]
 • Total28.45 sq mi (73.69 km2)
 • Land28.36 sq mi (73.46 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total99,986
 • Rank4th in Wisconsin
 • Density3,684.1/sq mi (1,360.46/km2)
DemonymKenoshan
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
53140–53144
Area code262
FIPS code55-39225[8]
GNIS feature ID1567416[9]
Commuter Rail
Websitewww.kenosha.org

Kenosha (/kəˈnoʊʃə/[10][11][12]) is a city in and the seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States.[13] Per the 2020 census, the population was 99,986,[14] which made it the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin. Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha is a satellite city located roughly 40 miles (64 km) south of Milwaukee and 66 miles (106 km) north of Chicago and has significant cultural and economic connections to both cities. Interstate 94 runs along Kenosha's western border.[15]

Kenosha was once a center of industrial activity; it was home to large automotive factories which fueled its economy during the 20th century.[16] Like some other Rust Belt cities, Kenosha lost these factories in the 1980s, causing it to gradually transition into a services-based economy.[17] In the 2010s, the city and surrounding county have benefited from an expanding economy and increased job growth.[18][19] It is home to the headquarters of the Fortune 1000 tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., as well as the clothing company Jockey International.[20] Kenosha is home to multiple educational institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Herzing University, Carthage College, and Gateway Technical College. Residents of the city are called Kenoshans.[21]

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  2. ^ "City of Kenosha". twitter.com. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Municipal Data System". Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Intergovernmental Relations. 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Wisconsin (March 23, 2018). "Acts and Resolves Passed by the Legislature of Wisconsin". David T. Dickson, printer to the state – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Mathewson, Kevin (April 16, 2024). "David F. Bogdala Sworn In As Kenosha's 51st Mayor Tuesday Morning". Kenosha County Eye. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  6. ^ City of Kenosha (2010), 'Mayor/Administration', accessed October 22nd from http://www.kenosha.org/mayor/index.html
  7. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "Kenosha". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Kenosha". Lexico US English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on August 26, 2022.
  12. ^ Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 1997. p. 582.
  13. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  14. ^ "Kenosha city, Kenosha County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  15. ^ "Census Quick Facts". census.gov. August 2, 2011. Archived from the original on February 23, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  16. ^ Kirk, Benny (November 20, 2021). "Looking Back at a Time When Kenosha, Wisconsin, Was a Mo-Town Satellite City". autoevolution.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  17. ^ Mashayekhi, Ray (September 5, 2020). "Kenosha's unusual economic evolution made it the perfect political flashpoint". fortune.com. Fortune. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  18. ^ Thomas, Arthur (October 25, 2021). "Kenosha County's booming job growth hasn't translated to population growth". biztimes.com. Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  19. ^ "Major Rebuilding Project Proposed For Kenosha's Damaged Uptown". wgtd.org. WGTD. November 13, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  20. ^ Dill, Molly (May 21, 2018). "Wisconsin has 9 companies on 2018 Fortune 500 list". biztimes.com. BizTimes Media. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  21. ^ "KENOSHANS". kenosha.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.