Shawano County, WI population by race
The table below shows Shawano County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,275 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American | 218 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,803 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 214 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,122 | 5.19% |
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Shawano County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Shawano County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shawano County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shawano County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.36% are white, 0.53% are Black or African American, 6.86% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.53% are Asian, 0.52% are some other race and 5.19% are multiracial.
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Shawano County, WI population by race.
The largest racial group in Shawano County is White with a population of 35,275 (86.36% of the total population).
Shawano County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Shawano County is White with a population of 35,275 (86.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,122 (5.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shawano County, WI
By ethnicity, 1,283 (3.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 39,565 (96.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shawano County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 34,955 (88.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shawano County, WI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shawano County's Non-Hispanic population.
Shawano County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 34,955 | 88.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 212 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,526 | 6.38% |
| Asian alone | 216 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 100 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,556 | 3.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shawano County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 644 (50.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Shawano County, WI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shawano County's Hispanic population.
Shawano County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 644 | 50.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 251 | 19.56% |
| Cuban | 254 | 19.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 10.44% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shawano County, WI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.14% of Shawano County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shawano County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 644 (50.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shawano County, WI have?
Shawano County, WI has 218 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shawano County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shawano County, WI?
With 96.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shawano County.
That being said, with a 6.86% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Shawano County.
What is the majority race in Shawano County, WI?
With a population of 35,275 (86.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shawano County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Shawano County, with 6.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
