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Shawnee

Ohio · 505 residents · 2.247 sq mi
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Shawnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,100. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
505
−17%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+39%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2483905336758181990201020202024Shawnee
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,752
+33%since 2000
from $11,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(605)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
+153%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawnee, Ohio?

Shawnee, Ohio has about 505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shawnee, Ohio?

The typical household in Shawnee, Ohio earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawnee, Ohio expensive?

In Shawnee, Ohio, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Shawnee, Ohio?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shawnee, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawnee, Ohio?

About 34.0% of people in Shawnee, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawnee, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawnee, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 265 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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