Shawano County, Wisconsin

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County in Wisconsin, United States

Shawano County

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Shawano County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,665. Its county seat is Shawano. The county was created in 1853 and organized in 1861.

History

Shawano County was established in 1853 and was named after the Menominee word "Sāwanoh," meaning "to the south." The county has a rich history of Native American presence, particularly the Menominee and Ho-Chunk tribes.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 909 square miles (2,350 km²), of which 893 square miles (2,310 km²) is land and 16 square miles (41 km²) (1.8%) is water. The county is characterized by its diverse landscape, including forests, rivers, and lakes.

Adjacent counties

• Oconto County - northeast
• Marinette County - northeast
• Menominee County - north
• Langlade County - northwest
• Waupaca County - south
• Outagamie County - southeast

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 40,665 people, 16,588 households, and 11,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 45.5 people per square mile (17.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with significant populations of Native Americans and smaller percentages of other races.

Communities

Cities

• Shawano

Villages

• Bonduel
• Cecil
• Gresham
• Tigerton
• Wittenberg

Towns

• Almon
• Angelica
• Aniwa
• Bartelme
• Belle Plaine
• Birnamwood
• Fairbanks
• Germania
• Grant
• Green Valley
• Herman
• Hutchins
• Lessor
• Maple Grove
• Morris
• Navarino
• Pella
• Red Springs
• Richmond
• Seneca
• Washington
• Waukechon
• Wescott
• Wittenberg

Unincorporated communities

• Adams Beach
• Angelica
• Belle Plaine
• Caroline
• Hickory Corners
• Leopolis
• Lund
• Morgan
• Navarino
• Pella
• Pulcifer
• Rose Lawn
• Thornton
• Tilleda
• Zachow

Government

Shawano County is governed by a county board of supervisors, which is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the administration of county services. The county also has several elected officials, including a sheriff, district attorney, and clerk of courts.

Education

The county is served by several school districts, including the Shawano School District, Bonduel School District, and Gresham School District. Higher education opportunities are available at nearby institutions such as University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Shawano County include U.S. Route 45, Wisconsin Highway 29, and Wisconsin Highway 47. The county is also served by the Shawano Municipal Airport.

Related Pages

• Wisconsin
• Menominee County, Wisconsin
• Oconto County, Wisconsin
• Langlade County, Wisconsin
• Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Outagamie County, Wisconsin

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