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* Region is defined as five county area including Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties in Wisconsin and Lake and McHenry Counties in Illinois.
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Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate |
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| Kenosha County | 83,320 |
78,648 |
4,672 |
5.6 |
| 5 - County Region | 762,752 |
725,359 |
37,364 |
5.0 |
2005 Employment and Average Salary by Industry - Kenosha County
| Industry | Number of Employees |
Average Annual Salary |
| Natural Resources | 171 |
$23,696 |
| Construction | 2,526 |
$46,627 |
| Manufacturing | 10,464 |
$49,475 |
| Trade, Transportation, Utilities | 10,477 |
$31,048 |
| Financial Activities | 1,626 |
$32,788 |
| Professional & Business Services | 5,441 |
$34,142 |
| Education & Health | 13,083 |
$34,033 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 6,515 |
$10,323 |
| Other Services | 1,801 |
$18,344 |
| Public Adminstration | 3,045 |
$37,291 |
| Total: | 55,591 |
$33,770 |
2004 Kenosha Area Income
| Area | Per Capita Personal Income |
| Kenosha County, WI | $30,389 |
| Racine County, WI | $32,744 |
| Walworth County, WI | $29,089 |
| Lake County, IL | $47,417 |
| McHenry County, IL | $34,881 |
| Wisconsin State Average | $32,166 |
| Illinois State Average | $34,721 |
| U.S. Average | $33,050 |
Major Employers - Kenosha County
| Largest Private Employers - Kenosha County |
Industry |
Employment |
Website Address |
| United Hospital System | Health Care |
1,852 |
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| Aurora Health Care | Health Care | 1,076 |
www.aurorahealthcare.org |
| Chrysler, LLC | Automobile Engines |
975 |
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| Snap-on* | Diagnostic Equipment & Hand Tools |
600 |
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| Albany Chicago | Aluminum Die-Casting |
520 |
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| Unified Solutions, Inc. | Packaging |
465 |
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| We Energies | Utilities | 462 |
www.we-energies.com |
| Hospira | Health Care |
450 |
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| Carthage College | Education |
425 |
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| SuperValu Holdings Inc. | Grocery Wholesalers |
405 |
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| Birchwood Foods* | Food Processing |
400 |
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| Jockey International* | Clothing & Undergarments |
376 |
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| IRIS, USA | Plastic Injection Moldings |
350 |
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| Sanmina SCI | Circuit Board Manufacturing |
350 |
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| Dairyland Greyhound Park | Greyhound Racing Facility | 334 |
www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com |
| Ocean Spray | Food Processing |
295 |
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| Honeywell | Low Voltage Wire & Cable |
285 |
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| JHT Holdings* | Transportation & Distribution | 280 |
www.jhth.com |
| Cherry Corporation* | Keyboards, Sensors & Switches |
263 |
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| American Girl | Specialty Dolls | 250 |
www.americangirl.com |
| Rust-Oleum | Paint Products |
250 |
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| Kenosha News* | Newspaper |
237 |
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| Lakeview Farms | Food Processing | 228 |
www.lakeviewfarms.com |
| Teleflex Medical | Surgical Instruments |
220 |
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| Martin Petersen | Mechanical Contractor (HVAC) | 211 |
www.martin-petersen.com |
| General Binding Corporation | Office Supplies |
209 |
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| Riley Construction | Commercial Construction |
185 |
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| Fair Oaks Farms | Food Processing | 180 |
www.fairoaksfarms.com |
| Hexion Specialty Chemicals | Specialty Resins | 164 |
www.hexionchem.com |
| Mead Westvaco | Office Supplies |
151 |
* Represents corporate headquarters
Selected Regional Employers
| Other Major Private Employers - Region* | Industry |
Employment |
Website Address |
| Abbott Laboratories | Pharmaceuticals | Over 10,000 |
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| Marshall & Ilsley Corp. | Bank Holding Company | Over 5,000 | www.mibank.com |
| Hewitt Associates, LLC | HR/Compensation Consulting | Over 5,000 |
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| Quad/Graphics | Commercial Printer | Over 5,000 | www.qg.com |
| GE Healthcare Technologies | Medical Imaging & Information Systems | Over 5,000 |
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| Rockwell Automation | Industrial Automation Equipment | Over 5,000 |
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| Roundy's | Grocery Retailer/Distributor | Over 5,000 |
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| Kohl's | Department Stores | Over 5,000 |
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| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance | Insurance & Financial Services | Over 1,000 |
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| Briggs & Stratton | Engine Equipment Manufacturing | Over 1,000 |
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| Wisconsin Energy | Utility Company |
Over 1,000 |
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| Harley-Davidson | Motorcycles | Over 1,000 |
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| Motorola | Telecommunications | Over 5,000 |
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| Baxter | Healthcare | Over 1,000 |
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| Discover Financial Services | Financial Services | Over 1,000 |
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| Johnson Controls | Control Systems & Auto Interiors | Oer 1,000 | www.johnsoncontrols.com |
| CNH Global | Agriculture & Construction Equipment | Over 1,000 |
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| Miller Brewing Company | Brewery | Over 1,000 |
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| Midwest Airlines | Airline | Over 1,000 |
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| CDW Corporation | Computer Hardware/Software Retailer | Over 1,000 |
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| Trustmark Insurance Company | Insurance | Over 1,000 |
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| S.C. Johnson & Sons | Consumer Products | Over 1,000 |
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| Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. | Security Brokers & Underwriters | Over 1,000 |
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| W. W. Grainger | Industrial Supplies | Over 1,000 | www.grainger.com |
| Walgreen Company | Pharmacy Retailer | Over 1,000 |
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| In-Sink-Erator | Household Appliance Manufacturing | Over 1,000 |
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| Manpower | Staffing & Employment Services | Over 1,000 |
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| Modine Manufacturing Company | Heat Transfer Systems | 500-999 |
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| Johnson Diversey | Building Maintenance & Cleaning Products | 500-999 | www.johnsondiversey.com |
| Fiserv | Data Processing & Software | 500-999 | www.fiserv.com |
Note: Each company listed above represents a corporate or regional headquarters located in the region.
2006 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Report PDF 4,167 KB
Note: To purchase a printed and bound copy of the report, please contact KABA.
Kenosha County Workforce Profile
Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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