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Shawnee

Kentucky · Louisville · 10,877 residents · 2.293 sq mi
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The short version

Shawnee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,852. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Louisville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Shawnee; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,877
Population density
4,744 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,219
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,930
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,852
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$999
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.2%
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(1,375)
Black80.2%(8,726)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(117)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other6%(651)
Diversity Score42.1%(4,578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(1,375)
Black80.2%(8,726)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(117)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other6%(651)
Diversity Score42.1%(4,578)
Diversity Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
2.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky?

Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky has about 10,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $34,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,852, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 32.4% of people in Shawnee, Louisville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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