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Shawnee

Oklahoma · 31,377 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 $41,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,300. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,377
+9%since 2000
from 28,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K29K31K32K1990201020202024Shawnee
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,123
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,658
+51%since 2000
from $15,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(21,742)
Black4%(1,160)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(781)
Asian0.9%(268)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(6,184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(19,955)
Black4.5%(1,422)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(2,334)
Asian1%(317)
Other20.7%(6,482)
Diversity Score64.9%(20,354)
Diversity Score
65
+201%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

Shawnee, Oklahoma has about 31,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Shawnee, Oklahoma earns about $41,123 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Shawnee, Oklahoma?

About 23.8% 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 20.8% 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 5,360 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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