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Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Introduction to Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan county, is 50 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 50,792.

Sheboygan History

Sheboygan is the county seat of the Sheboygan County, which was founded in 1829. Some believe the city got its name from a Chippewa Indian word meaning “path or waterway between the lakes.” The first post office was built in the city in 1836, and Chas Cole served as the first postmaster. The first schoolhouse of Sheboygan was established in 1837. The village of Sheboygan was incorporated on February 9, 1846. The city was officially chartered in 1853, and H. Conklin was named the first mayor.

Sheboygan and nearby Attractions

  • Northeast Park
  • Evergreen Park
  • Memorial Plaza Shopping Center
  • Taylor Heights Shopping Center
  • Above & Beyond Children's Museum
  • John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Things To Do In Sheboygan

The Kohler-Andrae State Park, Harrington Beach State Park, Deland Park and Evergreen Park are the local parks. Local churches include the Apostolic Bible Church, Saint Mark Lutheran Church and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Above & Beyond Children's Museum and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center are some of the popular local museums.

Sheboygan Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Sheboygan Higher Education

Lakeland College, Cardinal Stritch University and Concordia University-Wisconsin are the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophySheboygan Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySheboygan Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sheboygan Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sheboygan Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Sheboygan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sheboygan, WI

Comparing Sheboygan 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 Citizens85
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity510
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built23

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