COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shawano County

Wisconsin · 40,664 residents · 893.225 sq mi

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Shawano County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,069. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 43%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

40,664

+9%since 1990

from 37,157 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

46 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 42 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.5

+9%since 1990

from 35.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202441K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,069

+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,841 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,991

+70%since 1990

from $10,586 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.9%

−3.4 ptssince 1990

from 11.3% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$86,000

+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$438

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $305 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

78.2%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 77.1% in 1990

21.8% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+18%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95%(35,301)

Black0.1%(24)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(114)

Asian0.1%(54)

Diversity Score12.6%(4,674)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.2%(37,102)

Black0.2%(90)

Hispanic / Latino1%(407)

Asian0.3%(134)

Diversity Score4.1%(1,679)

Diversity Score

−67%since 1990

from 13 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.6%

+3.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.5%

+12.0 ptssince 1990

from 69.5% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.9%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 2.5% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.2 min

−44%since 1990

from 28.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawano County, Wisconsin?

Shawano County, Wisconsin has about 40,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shawano County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Shawano County, Wisconsin earns about $38,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawano County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Shawano County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Shawano County, Wisconsin?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shawano County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawano County, Wisconsin?

About 7.9% of people in Shawano County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawano County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawano County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,507 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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