Shawano County Facts and Figures

Population Statistics:

The county is comprised of approximately 40,644 people and is primarily (91.6%) white with Native Americans making up the majority of the balance (6.3%). 25% of the population is under age 18. 18% is over 65. Evenly split between male and female, the median age is 38.5, just slightly older than the state average. Population growth from 1990 to 2002 was a healthy .7%.

Major Communities: 2001 Population:
Bimamwood	785
Bonduel	1,425
Gresham	580
Shawano	8,298
Tigerton	769
Wescott	3,666
Wittenberg	1,176
Marion	1,297

Labor Force:

There are approximately 20,100 people in Shawano County's labor force (2001), of which 19,200 are employed and 900 are seeking employment. State projections suggest a growing labor force. They are characterized as motivated, hard working individuals with a strong work ethic.

Applicants are less likely to have received a post-secondary education, but more likely to have completed high school than the state average.

The unemployment rate has been approximately 5% (2001).

2001 Labor Force and Employment Seasonally Unadjusted - Nonfarm Wage & Salary Employment by Industry
Total	12,400
Manufacturing	2,600
Non-Manufacturing	9,800
Construction and Mining	600
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities	600
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate	400
Services and Miscellaneous	2,500
Government	2,700
Wholesale Trade	400
Retail Trade	2,600

Income & Housing:

The median family income for residents of Shawano County is estimated at $35,384 compared to $42,169 statewide.

The average personal income per capita for residents of Shawano County was estimated at $20,611 in 1999 compared to $27,370 statewide.

There are over 18,317 housing units of which slightly over 13,000 are single dwelling units and 21.9% are rental uinits. There are 1,793 housing units used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. Housing is very affordable.

Industry:

Shawano County has a diversified industrial base with manufacturers in paper making products, textiles, wood products, iron works, agriculture and food processing. Since other major industries are just outside the county's borders, many area workers possess a wide range of technical skills. The average weekly wage in 2000 was $458.00, much less than the state average weekly wage of $789.21.