Shawnee, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    31,671
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.6
    1.14% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.8%
    1.57% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,815
    2.83% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $160,100
    8.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    13,148
    0.906% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Shawnee, OK 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Shawnee, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Shawnee, OK are Gordon Cooper Technology Center (434 degrees awarded in 2024), Oklahoma Baptist University (332 degrees), and Shawnee Beauty College (54 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Shawnee, OK was $160,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.3%.

    Most people in Shawnee, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Shawnee, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaPottawatomie County, OKShawnee, OKEast Central Oklahoma Counties--Shawnee, Stroud, Chandler & Tecumseh Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Shawnee, OK is home to a population of 31.7k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.48% of Shawnee, OK residents were born outside of the country (787 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Shawnee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Shawnee, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shawnee, OK was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shawnee, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      21.5k ± 527
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      3.6k ± 433
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.5k ± 354
    6.8%
    Hispanic Population
    2.15k people

    In 2024, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Shawnee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.8% of the people in Shawnee, OK are hispanic (2.15k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shawnee, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.48%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    787 people
    2.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    693 people

    As of 2024, 2.48% of Shawnee, OK residents (787 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shawnee, OK was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      547 ± 140
    2. Vietnam
      532 ± 153
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      295 ± 119

    Shawnee, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Shawnee, OK.

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    Health

    87.4% of the population of Shawnee, OK has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.6%
    Uninsured
    40.8%
    Employer Coverage
    22.6%
    Medicaid
    10.7%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.75%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shawnee, OK declined by 7.67% from 13.6% to 12.6%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Shawnee, OK employs 13.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shawnee, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,849 people), Retail Trade (1,653 people), and Educational Services (1,416 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,662), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,628), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,828).

    Employment

    Occupations

    13.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 657
    0.906%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shawnee, OK grew at a rate of 0.906%, from 13k employees to 13.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shawnee, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,305 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,251 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shawnee, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    13.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 657
    0.906%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shawnee, OK grew at a rate of 0.906%, from 13k employees to 13.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shawnee, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,849 people), Retail Trade (1,653 people), and Educational Services (1,416 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shawnee, OK, though some of these residents may live in Shawnee, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $42,344
    Median earning men ± $3,555
    $32,183
    Median earning women ± $1,970

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,676), Information ($71,050), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,221).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($55,250), Public Administration ($53,188), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,682).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Shawnee, OK awarded 820 degrees. The student population of Shawnee, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,242 male students and 1,247 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Shawnee, OK are White (554 and 67.9%), Two or More Races (128 and 15.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (52 and 6.37%), and Hispanic or Latino (38 and 4.66%).

    The largest universities in Shawnee, OK by number of degrees awarded are Gordon Cooper Technology Center (434 and 52.9%), Oklahoma Baptist University (332 and 40.5%), and Shawnee Beauty College (54 and 6.59%).

    The most popular majors in Shawnee, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (84 and 10.2%), General Cosmetology (42 and 5.12%), and Registered Nursing (40 and 4.88%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $31,700.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Shawnee, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,489 (49.9% men and 50.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,489 students enrolled in Shawnee, OK, 49.9% men and 50.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,524 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      40 degrees awarded
    2. Physical Therapy
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Elementary Education & Teaching
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shawnee, OK was Registered Nursing with 40 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Gordon Cooper Technology Center
      434 degrees awarded
    2. Oklahoma Baptist University
      332 degrees awarded
    3. Shawnee Beauty College
      54 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gordon Cooper Technology Center with 434 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 341 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shawnee, OK, which is 0.712 times less than the 479 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 554 degrees mean that there were 4.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 128 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Shawnee, OK was $160,100 in 2024, which is 0.481 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $147,800 to $160,100, a 8.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Shawnee, OK is 58.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Shawnee, OK have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shawnee, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $160,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,976
    $6,849
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$483

    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, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    58.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.3% of the housing units in Shawnee, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,815
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,005
    11.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 605

    In 2024, the median household income of the 11.7k households in Shawnee, OK grew to $55,815 from the previous year's value of $54,281.

    The following chart displays the households in Shawnee, OK 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Shawnee, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.6%)
    2. Carpooled (9.04%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.02%)

    In 2024, 79.6% of workers in Shawnee, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who worked at home (7.02%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Shawnee, OK have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.32% of the workforce in Shawnee, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shawnee, OK (6.15k out of 29.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shawnee, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

    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.

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