Shawnee County Summary

Life in Shawnee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Shawnee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Shawnee County:

  • The population in Shawnee County is 178,625.

  • The median home value in Shawnee County is $185,467.

  • The median income in Shawnee County is $63,463.

  • The median rent in Shawnee County is $942.

  • The unemployment rate in Shawnee County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Shawnee County is 12.9%.

  • The average high in Shawnee County is 73.0° and there are 90.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Shawnee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Shawnee County

Topeka, KS Population 126,431

Silver Lake, KS Population 1,446

Auburn, KS Population 1,210

Rossville, KS Population 1,083

Wakarusa, KS Population 243

Willard, KS Population 97

Map Of Shawnee County

Shawnee County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Shawnee County is 73.0°.

  • There are 77.54 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.7 inches of rain each year with 5.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Shawnee County.

StatShawnee County
Mean High73.0
Nice Days77.54
Rainfall90.7
Snowfall5.9
Sunny_hours5:48
73.0°
Average High
90.7
Inches of Rain

Shawnee County Photos

Topekac Kansas
Source: Wikipedia User Dylan Edwards Kswx29 | CC BY 3.0
Topekac Kansas  September
Source: Wikipedia User Marion Doss from Scranton | CC BY-SA 2.0
Topeka Night Skyline
Source: Public Domain
Curtis Building In Topeka
Source: Wikipedia User TheWhitePelican | CC BY-SA 3.0
Topekakansasnasa
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Blacksmith Shopc Railroadc Topeka
Source: Public Domain

Shawnee County Demographics

Population over time in Shawnee County

The current population in Shawnee County is 178,625. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 179,053 1.0%
2021 177,293 -0.3%
2020 177,852 -

Gender in Shawnee County

  • Shawnee County is 51.3% female with 91,550 female residents.

  • Shawnee County is 48.7% male with 87,074 male residents.

Female
51.3% (91,550)
Male
48.7% (87,074)
Gender Shawnee County KS USA
Female 51.3% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Shawnee County

Shawnee County is:

  • 72.2% White with 129,055 White residents.

  • 7.8% African American with 13,887 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 808 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 2,454 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 121 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 881 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 7,842 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.2% Hispanic with 23,577 Hispanic residents.

White
72.2% (129,055)
African American
7.8% (13,887)
American Indian
0.5% (808)
Asian
1.4% (2,454)
Hawaiian
0.1% (121)
Other
0.5% (881)
Two Or More
4.4% (7,842)
Hispanic
13.2% (23,577)

Table: Shawnee County By Race

Race Shawnee County KS USA
White 72.2% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 7.8% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.2% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Shawnee County, Kansas

  • 5.8% of households in Shawnee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Shawnee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Shawnee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Shawnee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Shawnee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Shawnee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Shawnee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Shawnee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Shawnee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Shawnee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (10,360)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (6,245)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (13,268)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (15,609)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (24,056)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (33,206)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (23,412)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (30,671)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (12,106)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (9,688)
Income Shawnee County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Shawnee County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Shawnee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (7,145)
9-12th Grade
4% (7,145)
High School / GED
30% (53,587)
Some College
23% (41,083)
Associate's Degree
8% (14,290)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (35,725)
Master's Degree
8% (14,290)
Professional Degree
2% (3,572)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,786)
Education Shawnee County KS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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