Shawano County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,039 | — | #1,185 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,479 | -11.5% | #1,469 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,000 | -31.2% | #1,468 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | -29.4% | #1,955 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -11.7% | #1,044 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shawano County has a population of 41,039, making it the #1,185 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shawano County is $66,479, ranking #1,469 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Shawano County is $194,000 (-31.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $821/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Shawano County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Shawano County, Wisconsin
Shawano County, Wisconsin has a total population of 41,039, making it the 1,185th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shawano County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shawano County is $66,479, which ranks #1,469 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Shawano County is $194,000, 31.2% below the national median. Renters in Shawano County pay a median gross rent of $821 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shawano County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Shawano County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Shawano County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.