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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shawnee

Oklahoma · 28,692 residents · 38.606 sq mi
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Shawnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,659. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,692
+10%since 1990
from 26,017 in 1990
1990 – 2025
743 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 674 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
−1%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K27K29K31K32K1990201020202024Shawnee
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,659
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,002 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,676
+52%since 1990
from $10,301 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
59.9%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
40.1% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(21,575)
Black3.6%(932)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(418)
Asian0.5%(127)
Diversity Score39.5%(10,277)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(21,742)
Black4%(1,160)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(781)
Asian0.9%(268)
Diversity Score21.6%(6,184)
22
−45%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

Shawnee, Oklahoma has about 28,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Shawnee, Oklahoma earns about $27,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawnee, Oklahoma expensive?

In Shawnee, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shawnee, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

About 17.8% of people in Shawnee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shawnee, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Shawnee, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,675 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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