Keshena is a CDP located in Menominee County Wisconsin. Keshena has a 2024 population of 1,451. It is also the county seat of Menominee County. Keshena is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually but its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,455 in 2020.
The average household income in Keshena is $48,253 with a poverty rate of 43.93%. The median age in Keshena is 21.2 years: 20.7 years for males, and 24.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keshena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,299 | 87.36% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 8.61% |
| White | 54 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 3.88 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Married | 160 | 3.81 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 106 | 5.23 | 17 | 83 |
| Male | 76 | 3.49 | 9.2 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 36 | 0 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
30.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 3.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 2.2% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 53.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 183 | 26.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 594 | 572 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 29 | 0 |
| White | 34 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,688 | $33,571 | $19,609 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,910 | $31,630 | $20,795 |
| Some College | $31,075 | $31,576 | $30,648 |
$26,910
Average Earnings
$31,630
Average Male
$20,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.02% of Keshena residents speak only English, while 1.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,283 | 631 | 49.18% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 19 | 21.59% |
| Multiple | 128 | 7 | 5.47% |
| White | 31 | 3 | 9.68% |
43.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.21%
Male Poverty Rate
44.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keshena is Native, with 49.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keshena is Multiple, with 5.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 48.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.04% |
| High School | 25.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.82% |
| Male Employed | 19.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,125 | $47,760 |
| Households | $41,375 | $48,253 |
| Married Families | $62,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $28,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 34 | 4.24% |
| White | 5 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.69%
Born in Keshena
99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.8% of Keshena residents were born in the United States, with 94.69% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,451 | 13 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,438 | 14 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 1,424 | 72 | 5.33% |
| 2021 | 1,352 | -103 | -7.08% |
| 2020 | 1,455 | 17 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 1,438 | 61 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 1,377 | -23 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 1,400 | -93 | -6.23% |
| 2016 | 1,493 | 129 | 9.46% |
| 2015 | 1,364 | 80 | 6.23% |
| 2014 | 1,284 | -22 | -1.68% |
| 2013 | 1,306 | -60 | -4.39% |
| 2012 | 1,366 | 202 | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 1,164 | -98 | -7.77% |
| 2010 | 1,262 | 0 | 0% |