Shawnee County's 2026 population is estimated at 178,634, reflecting a 0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shawnee County is the 3rd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 178,365 and has grown 0.15% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 136,944 adults, (34,618 of whom are seniors) in Shawnee County.
Female: 91,378 (51.3%)
Male: 86,647 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Shawnee County includes 74.66% White, 6.84% Black or African American, 4.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132,921 | 74.66% |
| Two or more races | 20,272 | 11.39% |
| Black or African American | 12,180 | 6.84% |
| Other race | 8,798 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 2,576 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 1,085 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.11% |
Shawnee County 's average per capita income is $50,646. Household income levels show a median of $67,104. The poverty rate stands at 12.73%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,742 | $128,817 |
| Families | $91,479 | $109,565 |
| Households | $67,104 | $88,163 |
| Non Families | $41,520 | $51,400 |
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