Census ACS · #656 μSA
Shawano Metro Area
The Shawano, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 45,183 residents. The median household income is $66,189 and the median home value is $175,200.
45,183
Population
36
People / sq mi
$66,189
Median Income
$175,200
Median Home Value
The Shawano CBSA covers 1,251 sq mi of land at 36.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.2% |
Economy & Income
$66,189
Median Household Income
$34,915
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$175,200
Median Home Value
$764
Median Rent
78.2%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
9.1%
Work From Home
23.1 min
Avg Commute
11.8%
Foreign Born
Shawano spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shawano, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 45,183 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #656 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Shawano metro area is $66,189, with a per capita income of $34,915.
The Shawano, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Shawano, Wi CBSA (43020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.