Shawnee County, KS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,393 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 317.2 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.02% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 74,528 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Shawnee County grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 178,315 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Shawnee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,552 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.42% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Shawnee County is about 8% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,916 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $969 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Shawnee County is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $969 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Shawnee County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.4 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.8 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,237 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,217 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,198 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Shawnee County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Shawnee County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Shawnee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Shawnee County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the population of Shawnee County, Kansas?
The population of Shawnee County, Kansas is 176,393, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Shawnee County, Kansas?
The population density of Shawnee County, Kansas is 317.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Shawnee County, Kansas?
The median household income in Shawnee County, Kansas is $66,552, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Shawnee County, Kansas?
The median home price in Shawnee County, Kansas is $122,916, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Shawnee County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Shawnee County, Kansas is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.