Shawano, WI Demographics

A map of Shawano's Population by Race

Shawano, Wisconsin had a population of 9,243 in 2020. It was 74.4% White, 0.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 14.9% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shawano, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is the 101st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Shawano's White Population

6,876 residents of Shawano identify as White, or 74.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Shawano roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #743 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more White than neighboring Keshena (2.1% White), and Legend Lake (24.7% White). Shawano is less White than neighboring Thornton (84.1% White), Cecil (91.1% White), and Bonduel (92.7% White).

Shawano's Black Population

53 residents of Shawano identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shawano slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #311 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more Black than neighboring Keshena (0.2% Black), Thornton (0% Black), Legend Lake (0% Black), and Cecil (0% Black). Shawano is less Black than neighboring Bonduel (0.9% Black).

Shawano's Asian Population

63 residents of Shawano identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shawano roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #282 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more Asian than neighboring Keshena (0.1% Asian), Thornton (0% Asian), Legend Lake (0.1% Asian), Cecil (0% Asian), and Bonduel (0.3% Asian).

Shawano's Hispanic Population

374 residents of Shawano identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shawano roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #291 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more Hispanic than neighboring Keshena (2.8% Hispanic), Thornton (1.6% Hispanic), Legend Lake (3.7% Hispanic), Cecil (3.8% Hispanic), and Bonduel (1.7% Hispanic).

Shawano's Native American/Other Population

1,376 residents of Shawano identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shawano larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #26 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thornton (12.7% Native American/Other), Cecil (3.2% Native American/Other), and Bonduel (2.9% Native American/Other). Shawano is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keshena (94% Native American/Other), and Legend Lake (68.6% Native American/Other).

Shawano's Multiracial Population

501 residents of Shawano identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shawano roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Shawano is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shawano is more Multiracial than neighboring Keshena (1% Multiracial), Thornton (1.6% Multiracial), Legend Lake (3.1% Multiracial), Cecil (1.9% Multiracial), and Bonduel (1.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.