Shawano County's estimated 2026 population is 41,601 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shawano County is the 37th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 41,938 and has seen a growth of -0.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shawano County includes 86.11% White, 6.81% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (86.11%)
Native American (6.81%)
Two or more races (5.41%)
Black or African American (0.6%)
Asian (0.56%)
Other race (0.51%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,243 | 86.11% |
| Native American | 2,789 | 6.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,213 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 245 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 209 | 0.51% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shawano County's average per capita income is $44,176. Household income levels show a median of $67,032. The poverty rate stands at 10.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,021 | $106,591 |
| Families | $80,143 | $98,100 |
| Households | $67,032 | $85,534 |
| Non Families | $45,998 | $57,984 |
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