Population 20,664 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kewaunee County
Household size in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Kewaunee County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.50, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, Kewaunee County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Kewaunee County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kewaunee County
Renters in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.5% of households in Kewaunee County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Wisconsin counties have a lower share of renters: only two of 72.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Kewaunee County as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Kewaunee County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $648 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $717 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $877 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kewaunee County pays $877 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $266 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kewaunee County
Bachelor's degrees in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kewaunee County: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Kewaunee County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kewaunee County
| Period | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Kewaunee County has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Wisconsin county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kewaunee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewaunee County | 2.47 | 45.1 | 7.5% | 13.5% | 9.9% | 1970 | $877 | 22.1% | 94.5% | 1.5% |
| Brown County | 2.45 | 38.9 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 5.1% | 1982 | $1,091 | 33.6% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Waupaca County | 2.24 | 45.2 | 9.6% | 24.7% | 11.8% | 1975 | $956 | 20.4% | 92.1% | 2.8% |
| Benzie County | 2.35 | 50.1 | 6.2% | 12.2% | 30.1% | 1984 | $1,053 | 36.7% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Portage County | 2.30 | 40.2 | 8.2% | 30.3% | 6.5% | 1979 | $969 | 33.6% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Wood County | 2.31 | 43.8 | 10.0% | 27.4% | 8.0% | 1971 | $884 | 21.2% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
| Crawford County | 2.15 | 49.9 | 10.0% | 20.4% | 31.4% | 1979 | $880 | 20.0% | 91.4% | 8.1% |
| Alcona County | 1.95 | 58.8 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 43.9% | 1975 | $892 | 21.2% | 92.9% | 4.4% |
| Pepin County | 2.45 | 46.5 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 13.6% | 1972 | $892 | 22.8% | 93.9% | 3.1% |
| Goodhue County | 2.42 | 43.1 | 8.1% | 21.2% | 7.0% | 1973 | $1,060 | 27.9% | 93.3% | 3.7% |
| Sibley County | 2.52 | 41.7 | 6.6% | 19.2% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,037 | 19.3% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kewaunee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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