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Shawnee

Kansas · 67,311 residents · 41.975 sq mi
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Shawnee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,941. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $247,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,311
+40%since 2000
from 47,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,604 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K44K53K62K72K1990201020202024Shawnee
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,941
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,626 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,523
+51%since 2000
from $28,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(42,344)
Black2.9%(1,409)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(2,093)
Asian2.6%(1,261)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(11,304)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(51,170)
Black5.6%(3,749)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(6,201)
Asian3.1%(2,116)
Other3.6%(2,423)
Diversity Score47.3%(31,810)
Diversity Score
47
+101%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawnee, Kansas?

Shawnee, Kansas has about 67,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shawnee, Kansas?

The typical household in Shawnee, Kansas earns about $88,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawnee, Kansas expensive?

In Shawnee, Kansas, the median home is worth about $247,100, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Shawnee, Kansas?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shawnee, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawnee, Kansas?

About 5.5% of people in Shawnee, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawnee, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawnee, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,318 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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