Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

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Sheboygan County
U.S. county
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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Country United States


State Wisconsin
Founded1836
SeatSheboygan
Area
 • Total1,271 sq mi (3,290 km2)
 • Land511 sq mi (1,320 km2)
 • Water760 sq mi (2,000 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total118,034
 • Density231/sq mi (89/km2)
Website[[1] www.sheboygancounty.com/%20Sheboygan%20County]]


Sheboygan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 118,034. The county seat is Sheboygan. The county was created in 1836 and organized in 1846.

History[edit | edit source]

Sheboygan County was established in 1836 and organized in 1846. The name "Sheboygan" is derived from the Ojibwe language, meaning "waterway between the lakes." The area was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and Menominee tribes before European settlers arrived.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,271 square miles (3,290 km²), of which 511 square miles (1,320 km²) is land and 760 square miles (2,000 km²) (59.8%) is water. The county is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan.

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As of the 2020 census, there were 118,034 people, 47,000 households, and 30,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 231 people per square mile (89/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Sheboygan County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Major employers include Kohler Company, Bemis Manufacturing Company, and Johnsonville Foods.

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Sheboygan County is served by several school districts, including the Sheboygan Area School District, Plymouth School District, and Kohler School District. Higher education institutions include University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus and Lakeshore Technical College.

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