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[[Kenosha County, Wisconsin]] is a county located in the southeastern corner of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 169,151, making it the eighth-most populous county in Wisconsin. The county seat is [[Kenosha, Wisconsin|Kenosha]]. The county was created in 1850 and is part of the [[Chicago metropolitan area]].<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Kenosha County is situated along the western shore of [[Lake Michigan]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 754 square miles (1,950 km²), of which 272 square miles (700 km²) is land and 482 square miles (1,250 km²) (64%) is water.<br />
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===Adjacent counties===<br />
*[[Racine County, Wisconsin|Racine County]] - north<br />
*[[Lake County, Illinois|Lake County, Illinois]] - south<br />
*[[McHenry County, Illinois|McHenry County, Illinois]] - southwest<br />
*[[Walworth County, Wisconsin|Walworth County]] - west<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 169,151 people, 63,000 households, and 42,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 622 people per square mile (240/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 11.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 5.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.5% of the population.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Kenosha County has a diverse economy with sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education. Major employers in the county include [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], [[Snap-on]], and [[Uline]].<br />
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==Education==<br />
Kenosha County is served by several school districts, including the [[Kenosha Unified School District]], which is the largest in the county. Higher education institutions include [[University of Wisconsin–Parkside]] and [[Carthage College]].<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
Kenosha County is served by several major highways, including [[Interstate 94]], [[U.S. Route 41]], and [[U.S. Route 45]]. The [[Kenosha Regional Airport]] provides general aviation services, and the county is also served by the [[Metra]] commuter rail system, which connects to [[Chicago]].<br />
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==Communities==<br />
===Cities===<br />
*[[Kenosha, Wisconsin|Kenosha]]<br />
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===Villages===<br />
*[[Bristol, Wisconsin|Bristol]]<br />
*[[Paddock Lake, Wisconsin|Paddock Lake]]<br />
*[[Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin|Pleasant Prairie]]<br />
*[[Silver Lake, Wisconsin|Silver Lake]]<br />
*[[Twin Lakes, Wisconsin|Twin Lakes]]<br />
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===Towns===<br />
*[[Brighton, Wisconsin|Brighton]]<br />
*[[Paris, Wisconsin|Paris]]<br />
*[[Randall, Wisconsin|Randall]]<br />
*[[Salem, Wisconsin|Salem]]<br />
*[[Somers, Wisconsin|Somers]]<br />
*[[Wheatland, Wisconsin|Wheatland]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Kenosha County, Wisconsin]]<br />
*[[Kenosha, Wisconsin]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Commons category|Kenosha County, Wisconsin}}<br />
{{Kenosha County, Wisconsin}}<br />
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[[Category:Kenosha County, Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:1850 establishments in Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:Chicago metropolitan area]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
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