Shawnee County, KS

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2021 Population

179,053

0.993% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

10.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,848

2.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$140,100

3.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

85,274

0.638% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Shawnee County, KS had a population of 179k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $59,848. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Shawnee County, KS grew from 177,293 to 179,053, a 0.993% increase and its median household income grew from $58,652 to $59,848, a 2.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Shawnee County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.97%), White (Hispanic) (6.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.01%).

None of the households in Shawnee County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Shawnee County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shawnee County, KS are Washburn University (1,553 degrees awarded in 2021), Washburn Institute of Technology (901 degrees), and Rasmussen University-Kansas (317 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Shawnee County, KS was $140,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Shawnee County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Shawnee County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Shawnee County, KS borders Douglas County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Osage County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, and Wabaunsee County, KS.

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Population & Diversity

Shawnee County, KS is home to a population of 179k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.07% of Shawnee County, KS residents were born outside of the country (7.29k people).

In 2021, there were 9.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Shawnee County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Shawnee County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Shawnee County, KS was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shawnee County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shawnee County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
131k ± 372
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.3k ± 668
White (Hispanic)
12.4k ± 1.03k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

23.1k people

12.9% of the people in Shawnee County, KS are hispanic (23.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Shawnee County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

4.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.29k people

3.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7k people

As of 2021, 4.07% of Shawnee County, KS residents (7.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shawnee County, KS was 3.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shawnee County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,589 ± 514
Gulf War (2001-)
2,373 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
1,921 ± 319

Shawnee County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Shawnee County, KS employs 85.3k people. The largest industries in Shawnee County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,573 people), Manufacturing (8,523 people), and Retail Trade (8,385 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,422), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,506), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,747).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

85.3k

2021 Value

± 2,218

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shawnee County, KS grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 84.7k employees to 85.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shawnee County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,681 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,446 people), and Management Occupations (7,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shawnee County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

85.3k

2021 Value

± 2,218

0.638%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Shawnee County, KS grew at a rate of 0.638%, from 84.7k employees to 85.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shawnee County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,573 people), Manufacturing (8,523 people), and Retail Trade (8,385 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shawnee County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Shawnee County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,337

Median earning men ± $1,337

$35,925

Median earning women ± $1,466

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,785), Public Administration ($58,270), and Wholesale Trade ($56,404).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,111), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,819), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,669).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,514
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,347
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
893
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.89M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.21M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.2M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Shawnee County, KS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.57%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.57%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Shawnee County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Shawnee County, KS awarded 2,781 degrees. The student population of Shawnee County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,922 male students and 4,700 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shawnee County, KS are White (1,735 and 63.7%), followed by Unknown (313 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (294 and 10.8%), and Black or African American (167 and 6.14%).

The largest universities in Shawnee County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Washburn University (1,553 and 55.8%), Washburn Institute of Technology (901 and 32.4%), and Rasmussen University-Kansas (317 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Shawnee County, KS are Registered Nursing (354 and 12.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (185 and 6.65%), and Home Health Aide (151 and 5.43%).

The median tuition cost in Shawnee County, KS for a public four year colleges is $8,762 for in-state students and $19,766 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Shawnee County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,622 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,622 students enrolled in Shawnee County, KS, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,781 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
200 degree-majors awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shawnee County, KS was General Psychology with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shawnee County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Washburn University
1,553 degrees awarded
Washburn Institute of Technology
901 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Kansas
317 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washburn University with 1,553 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 962 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shawnee County, KS, which is 0.529 times less than the 1,819 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,735 degrees mean that there were 5.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 313 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,654) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shawnee County, KS was $140,100 in 2021, which is 0.572 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $135,100 to $140,100, a 3.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Shawnee County, KS is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Shawnee County, KS have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shawnee County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Shawnee County, KS is $59,848. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Shawnee County, KS was Census Tract 36.04 with a value of $106,574, followed by Census Tract 36.07 and Census Tract 36.05, with respective values of $102,829 and $102,314.

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shawnee County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0876%.

Housing

Property

$140,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,689

$49,482

Median Property Taxes

±$1,620

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shawnee County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shawnee County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Shawnee County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shawnee County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 36.04
Census Tract 36.07
Census Tract 36.05

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Shawnee County, KS was Census Tract 36.04 with a value of $106,574, followed by Census Tract 36.07 and Census Tract 36.05, with respective values of $102,829 and $102,314.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Shawnee County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,848

Median Household Income

± $2,099

74k

Number of Households

± 2,076

In 2021, the median household income of the 74k households in Shawnee County, KS grew to $59,848 from the previous year's value of $58,652.

The following chart displays the households in Shawnee County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shawnee County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (7.44%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Shawnee County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (7.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shawnee County, KS have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.926% of the workforce in Shawnee County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shawnee County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shawnee County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shawnee County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Shawnee County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0876%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shawnee County, KS (21.4k out of 175k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shawnee County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.1% of the children was living in poverty in Shawnee County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 444 in Shawnee County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.21 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Shawnee County, KS has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Shawnee County, KS see 1350 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.45% increase from the previous year (1305 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1504 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 275 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,350 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Shawnee County, KS

Primary care physicians in Shawnee County, KS see an average of 1,350 patients per year. This represents a 3.45% increase from the previous year (1,305 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Shawnee County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.66%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shawnee County, KS grew by 4.33% from 7.34% to 7.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shawnee County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.4 in Shawnee County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shawnee County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.7% in Shawnee County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Shawnee County, KS.

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