Shawano County's 2026 population is estimated at 41,601, reflecting a 0.36% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shawano County is the 37th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 41,938 and has grown -0.8% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.6 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 32,352 adults, (9,152 of whom are seniors) in Shawano County.
Female: 20,380 (49.7%)
Male: 20,659 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Shawano County includes 85.2% White, 6.06% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,965 | 85.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,670 | 6.51% |
| Native American | 2,485 | 6.06% |
| Other race | 406 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 245 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Shawano County 's average per capita income is $44,871. Household income levels show a median of $66,479. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,358 | $107,434 |
| Families | $80,052 | $99,751 |
| Households | $66,479 | $85,669 |
| Non Families | $42,740 | $55,716 |
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