Shawnee County, Kansas Population 2022
Shawnee County, Kansas's estimated population is 175,630 with a growth rate of -0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shawnee County, Kansas is the 4th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 178,360 and has seen a growth of -1.53% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,513 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 13,121 | 9,608 | 273.50% |
| 1880 | 29,093 | 15,972 | 121.73% |
| 1890 | 49,172 | 20,079 | 69.02% |
| 1900 | 53,727 | 4,555 | 9.26% |
| 1910 | 61,874 | 8,147 | 15.16% |
| 1920 | 69,159 | 7,285 | 11.77% |
| 1930 | 85,200 | 16,041 | 23.19% |
| 1940 | 91,247 | 6,047 | 7.10% |
| 1950 | 105,418 | 14,171 | 15.53% |
| 1960 | 141,286 | 35,868 | 34.02% |
| 1970 | 155,322 | 14,036 | 9.93% |
| 1980 | 154,916 | -406 | -0.26% |
| 1990 | 160,976 | 6,060 | 3.91% |
| 2010 | 178,360 | 17,384 | 10.80% |
| 2011 | 178,948 | 588 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 178,975 | 27 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 178,650 | -325 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 178,567 | -83 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 178,689 | 122 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 178,350 | -339 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 178,056 | -294 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 177,290 | -766 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 176,875 | -415 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 176,460 | -415 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 176,045 | -415 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 175,630 | -415 | -0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,293 | 80.82% |
| Black or African American | 14,608 | 8.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,441 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 2,389 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 6,279 | 3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 9,225 | 5.20% |
Shawnee County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72,962 | 2.36 | 66.3 |
| Married | 34,311 | 3.09 | 82.2 |
| Male | 2,891 | 3.2 | 58.1 |
| Female | 8,137 | 3.01 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 27,623 | 1.18 | 51.7 |
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Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,186 | 2.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,093 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 37,751 | 31.29% |
| Some College | 27,329 | 22.65% |
| Associates Degree | 8,478 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,384 | 20.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,422 | 11.13% |
Shawnee County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 58 | 58 | 43 |
| Asian | 1,724 | 1,636 | 837 |
| White | 94,653 | 90,187 | 33,612 |
| Native American | 943 | 788 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 4,151 | 3,498 | 816 |
| Hispanic | 11,104 | 8,547 | 1,457 |
| Black | 8,549 | 7,389 | 1,036 |
| Other Race | 3,990 | 2,430 | 458 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 74.14%.
$41,069
Average Earnings
$46,172
Average Male
$35,504
Average Female
Shawnee County, Kansas Language by Age
Shawnee County, Kansas Language
92.47% of Shawnee County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 7.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.96% of the population.
Shawnee County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 58 | 14 | 24.14% |
| Black | 13,981 | 3,296 | 23.57% |
| Hispanic | 22,018 | 3,823 | 17.36% |
| Native | 1,328 | 170 | 12.80% |
| Multiple | 8,632 | 1,103 | 12.78% |
| White | 126,521 | 11,069 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 2,287 | 125 | 5.47% |
| Other | 1,507 | NaN% |
11.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
12.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shawnee County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shawnee County, Kansas is Islander, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shawnee County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
Shawnee County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Shawnee County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Shawnee County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Shawnee County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,357 | 9.25% |
| Black | 996 | 9.84% |
| Native American | 100 | 9.14% |
| Asian | 50 | 2.57% |
| Islander | 14 | 24.14% |
| Other Race | 69 | 1.52% |
| 2+ Races | 292 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 5.46% |
Shawnee County, Kansas Veterans by Education
8.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.80%
Born in Shawnee County, Kansas
96.05%
Native Born
3.95%
Foreign Born
2.30%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.05% of Shawnee County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 69.80% having been born in Kansas. 2.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990