Kenosha ( ) is a city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, it is the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin with a population of 99,986 at the 2020 census, while the Kenosha metropolitan statistical area (consisting solely Kenosha County) has roughly 169,000 residents. Kenosha is a satellite city located roughly 32 miles (51 km) south of Milwaukee and 50 miles (80 km) north of Chicago via Interstate 94 and has significant cultural and economic connections to both cities. Kenosha was founded in 1835 and incorporated in 1850. Initially developed as a port and manufacturing center, it played a prominent role in the regional economy through the 20th century, particularly in the automotive and durable goods industries. While manufacturing remains a component of the local economy, recent decades have seen growth in healthcare, education, and logistics. The headquarters of Snap-on and Jockey International are in Kenosha. The city is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Carthage College. Cultural and recreational amenities include the Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and access to waterfront parks, marinas, and a restored electric streetcar system that serves the downtown and lakefront areas.