Shawano is a city located in Shawano County Wisconsin. Shawano has a 2024 population of 9,236. It is also the county seat of Shawano County. Shawano is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,240 in 2020.
The average household income in Shawano is $70,610 with a poverty rate of 17.04%. The median age in Shawano is 38.3 years: 35.4 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shawano was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,990 | 75.68% |
| Native American | 1,129 | 12.22% |
| Two or more races | 974 | 10.55% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,908 | 2.28 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 1,549 | 1.17 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Married | 1,529 | 3.07 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 617 | 2.74 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 213 | 3.31 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 263 | 4.22% |
| Associates Degree | 452 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 816 | 13.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 499 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,804 | 45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 1,279 | 20.53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,120 | 4,798 | 1,108 |
| Native American | 598 | 580 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 314 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 162 | 9 |
| Black | 88 | 79 | 2 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 23.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,313 | $51,042 | $44,087 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,588 | $69,448 | $52,309 |
| High School Graduate | $37,548 | $40,482 | $29,934 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,795 | $42,386 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,150 | $43,984 | $32,067 |
| Some College | $27,087 | $38,848 | $21,028 |
$39,150
Average Earnings
$43,984
Average Male
$32,067
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.7% of Shawano residents speak only English, while 1.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,671 | 886 | 13.28% |
| Multiple | 973 | 322 | 33.09% |
| Native | 1,088 | 296 | 27.21% |
| Black | 90 | 14 | 15.56% |
| Hispanic | 498 | 9 | 1.81% |
17.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.27%
Male Poverty Rate
19.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shawano is Multiple, with 33.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shawano is Hispanic, with 1.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.52% |
| High School | 20.53% |
| Some College | 14.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.9% |
| Female Employed | 13.22% |
| Male Employed | 11.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,009 | $79,181 |
| Households | $56,457 | $70,610 |
| Married Families | $79,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,076 | $51,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
422
Number of Veterans
383
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 8.79% |
| Native American | 38 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
83.5%
Born in Shawano
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.43% of Shawano residents were born in the United States, with 83.5% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,231 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 9,232 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 9,233 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 9,234 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 9,235 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 9,236 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 9,237 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 9,219 | 15 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 9,204 | -36 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 9,240 | 332 | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 8,908 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 8,909 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,945 | -55 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 9,000 | -52 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 9,052 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 9,102 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 9,116 | -48 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 9,164 | -54 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 9,218 | -79 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 9,297 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,298 | 700 | 9.21% |
| 1990 | 7,598 | 585 | 8.34% |
| 1980 | 7,013 | 525 | 8.09% |
| 1970 | 6,488 | 385 | 6.31% |
| 1960 | 6,103 | 209 | 3.55% |
| 1950 | 5,894 | 329 | 5.91% |
| 1940 | 5,565 | 1,377 | 32.88% |
| 1930 | 4,188 | 644 | 18.17% |
| 1920 | 3,544 | 621 | 21.25% |
| 1910 | 2,923 | -6,308 | -68.33% |