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Shawano, WI


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Shawano, Wisconsin

Shawano, Wisconsin, in Shawano county, is 34 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and 125 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 8,298 people in the city.

The People and Families of Shawano

In Shawano, about 50% of adults are married. In Shawano, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shawano had a median family income of $41,241.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Shawano. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Shawano Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Shawano is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Shawano, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Shawano than other cities.

High Points

Shawano strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shawano Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Shawano Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Shawano, WI

Comparing Shawano to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime21

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