Checked
Wittenberg, WI
Village in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,027
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
567
ZIP codes
0
Wittenberg and its ZIP codes
Wittenberg at a glance
- Wittenberg is about 5.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,821, 32% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,500 (48% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $701 a month.
Local data for Wittenberg, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wittenberg, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,821
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$138,500
Median rent
$701/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (423), Polish Americans (104), Norwegian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawano County. PPP loans are for Wittenberg.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,118
12,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,304
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $7,120 per person
How people get to work
Wittenberg, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wittenberg, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
405
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 7°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wittenberg, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Wittenberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paac CiinakCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| ElandVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| ElderonVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BirnamwoodVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| TigertonVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| HatleyVillage | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| BowlerVillage | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| TilledaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AniwaVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| MattoonVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| RosholtVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| CarolineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Big FallsVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LeopolisCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MarionCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| PellaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wittenberg, WI in?
- Wittenberg is in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Wittenberg, WI?
- About 1,027 people live in Wittenberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wittenberg?
- Nearby places include Paac Ciinak (2.3 mi), Eland (3.3 mi), Elderon (4.7 mi), Birnamwood (7.5 mi), Tigerton (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023