Demographics & People — Shawano, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,236 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
| Median Age | 40.2 |
| Total Households | 3,908 |
| Family Households | 2,359 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1581 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,990 |
| Black or African American | 121 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 506 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,500 |
| Other groups | 2,383 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,784 |
| Irish | 651 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 591 |
| Polish | 540 |
| American | 492 |
| Norwegian | 381 |
| French Canadian | 342 |
| Swedish | 337 |
Language
| English Only | 8,622 |
| Spanish | 79 |
| Population 5+ | 8,736 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 472 |
| Population 18+ | 7,047 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shawano, Wisconsin.