Who moves to Kenosha, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Kenosha County, WI, home of Kenosha, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,847from other US counties
- Moved out
- 7,285to other US counties
- Net
- −438more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 1,572 |
| Racine County, WI (Racine) | 1,284 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 487 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 438 |
| Walworth County, WI | 293 |
| McHenry County, IL | 174 |
| Waukesha County, WI | 101 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 84 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 79 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 59 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 50 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 47 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Racine County, WI (Racine) | 1,684 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 872 |
| Milwaukee County, WI (Milwaukee) | 517 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 334 |
| Walworth County, WI | 291 |
| McHenry County, IL | 179 |
| Waukesha County, WI | 141 |
| Dane County, WI (Madison) | 130 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 88 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 66 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 40 |
| DuPage County, IL (Naperville) | 36 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 2,578 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Wisconsin and 4,269 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 79 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 50 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 47 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 88 |
| Lee County, FL (Cape Coral) | 66 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 40 |
| Brown County, WI (Green Bay) | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Kenosha come from?
Most people moving into Kenosha County, WI come from nearby counties, led by Lake County, IL (1,572 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Maricopa County, AZ.
Where do people leaving Kenosha move to?
The top destination is Racine County, WI (1,684 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Kenosha or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,847 people moved into Kenosha County, WI from elsewhere in the US and 7,285 moved out, a net loss of 438 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Kenosha with any city it trades people with, like Kenosha vs Phoenix, Kenosha vs San Diego, Kenosha vs Las Vegas, Kenosha vs Cape Coral.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Kenosha.