Shawnee County's estimated 2026 population is 178,634 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shawnee County is the 3rd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 178,365 and has seen a growth of 0.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shawnee County includes 76.07% White, 7.63% Black or African American, 4.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.07%)
Two or more races (9.42%)
Black or African American (7.63%)
Other race (4.71%)
Asian (1.45%)
Native American (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,645 | 76.07% |
| Two or more races | 16,802 | 9.42% |
| Black or African American | 13,598 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 8,398 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 2,594 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 1,123 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shawnee County's average per capita income is $49,323. Household income levels show a median of $66,043. The poverty rate stands at 12.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,334 | $126,165 |
| Families | $88,932 | $107,673 |
| Households | $66,043 | $87,070 |
| Non Families | $41,191 | $50,126 |
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