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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shawano

Wisconsin · 8,298 residents · 6.696 sq mi
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Shawano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,546. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,298
+9%since 1990
from 7,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
+2%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(536)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(503)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(596)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(568)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(450)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(1,082)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.6%(1,215)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.4%(950)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.4%(695)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.9%(653)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.6%(712)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.1%(338)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,546
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,610 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,380
+67%since 1990
from $10,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
39.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shawano on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(7,142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(38)
Asian0.1%(8)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(7,346)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(134)
Asian0.5%(45)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(234)
Cuban1%(92)
Puerto Rican0.8%(80)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.2%(16)
Ancestry
German37.5%(3,573)
Polish8.3%(790)
American8.2%(780)
Irish7.7%(729)
Swedish6.1%(582)
Italian4.2%(404)
Norwegian3.7%(355)
English3.6%(346)
French1.9%(180)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(139)
Czech1%(94)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.6%(59)
Dutch0.5%(44)
Danish0.3%(27)
Austrian0.3%(25)
Welsh0.2%(23)
Latvian0.2%(18)
Belgian0.2%(16)
Ukrainian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(953)
Married57.9%(1,806)
Widowed3.3%(104)
Divorced8.1%(254)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(859)
Married50.4%(1,820)
Widowed15.6%(565)
Divorced10.2%(368)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawano, Wisconsin?

Shawano, Wisconsin has about 8,298 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shawano, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Shawano, Wisconsin earns about $31,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawano, Wisconsin expensive?

In Shawano, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Shawano, Wisconsin?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shawano, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawano, Wisconsin?

About 9.9% of people in Shawano, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawano, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawano, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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