Shawnee County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20177 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 178,025 | — | #385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,104 | -10.7% | #1,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $180,900 | -35.8% | #1,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | -14.0% | #991 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.0% | #1,451 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shawnee County has a population of 178,025, making it the #385 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shawnee County is $67,104, ranking #1,427 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Shawnee County is $180,900 (-35.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,000/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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91.4% of residents in Shawnee County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas has a total population of 178,025, making it the 385th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shawnee County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shawnee County is $67,104, which ranks #1,427 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Shawnee County is $180,900, 35.8% below the national median. Renters in Shawnee County pay a median gross rent of $1,000 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shawnee County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
Shawnee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.6%).
All data for Shawnee County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.