Shawnee, Kansas

Shawnee: The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Shawnee is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Shawnee Mission School District and the Shawnee Civic Center.

About

Shawnee is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 62,209 and a population density of 517 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 66,298 inhabitants.

The city was created 128 years ago in 1895.

Shawnee locator map
Location of Shawnee on Kansas map.

Quick Facts about Shawnee

Population : 66,298 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kansas (United States)
County : Johnson County
Postal code : 74804, 74802, 74801
Phone Area Codes : 405
Area : 120.31 km2
Altitude : 1,060 feet / 323 meters
Capital city : Shawnee is capital of Pottawatomie County
Establishment : July 07, 1895 (128 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 00:35:09 (29th March 2024)
Density : 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.17% (2010-2020)
Pottawatomie county oklahoma courthouse image
Pottawatomie county oklahoma courthouse
Pottawatomie county oklahoma courthouse image

Geography

Shawnee is located at 39°2'30"N 94°43'13"W (39.0416700, -94.7202400).

Shawnee map

Demographics

The population of Shawnee increased by 6.17% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 62,209 - census
2011 63,011 1.27% estimation process
2012 63,559 0.86% estimation process
2013 64,243 1.06% estimation process
2014 64,449 0.32% estimation process
2015 64,994 0.84% estimation process
2016 65,376 0.58% estimation process
2017 65,556 0.27% estimation process
2018 65,933 0.57% estimation process
2019 65,807 -0.19% estimation process
2020 66,298 0.74% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 65,807
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 62,203
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 5.8%
April 1, 2020 Population : 67,311
April 1, 2010 Population : 62,209
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.8%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 25.3%
People over 65 (%) : 13.5%
Female persons, % : 51.4%
White only, percent : 86.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.1%
Asians alone % : 3.4%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 3.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 6.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 81.6%
2015-2019 Veterans : 3,231
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 6.2%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.0%

Shawnee zip code is 66203. County name: Johnson, County fips: 20091

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $237,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,727
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $652
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,008
2015-2019 Households : 24,516
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.66
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 85.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 8.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 95.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 90.8%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 48.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.6%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 7.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 74.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 69.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 95,900
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 761,849
2012 total retail sales per capita : $11,975
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.5
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $87,120
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $41,186
Percentage of people living in poverty : 7.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 5,658
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,760
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,041
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 712
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,648
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 399
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,914
2010 population per square mile : 1,486.4
2010 land area in square miles : 41.85
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 2,826
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 74.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $140,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,104
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $376
2015-2019 median gross rent : $606
Permits for construction, 2020 : 12
2015-2019 Households : 2,018
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.28
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 83.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 5.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 83.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 76.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 19.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 10.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 11.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 44.2%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 43.2%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 7,375
2012 total retail sales per capita : NA
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $58,462
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $26,432
Percentage of people living in poverty : 13.8%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 77
2019 total employment : 537
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 16,476
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : -10.6%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 312
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 283
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 148
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 77
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 257
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 267
2010 population per square mile : 0.5
2010 land area in square miles : 10,633.20

People born in Shawnee (47)

People born in Shawnee, including astronaut Gordon Cooper, politician Dan Boren, politician Brad Henry, .

List

  • Joe Cobb ((1916-2002)) he was born in 07/11/1916
  • Bud Thackery (American cinematographer) he was born in 31/01/1903
  • Brent Price (American basketball player) he was born in 09/12/1968
  • Gregori Chad Petree (American musician) he was born in 08/10/1978
  • Charlie Beasley (American basketball player) he was born in 23/08/1945
  • Patrick Cobbs (Player of American football) he was born in 31/01/1983
  • Randy Cleek (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 27/07/1955
  • Anthony Russo (American mayor) he was born in 02/01/1947
  • Darrien Gordon (Player of American football) he was born in 14/11/1970
  • Bill Newashe (American football player (1889-1962)) he was born in 05/10/1889
  • Brynne Edelsten (Australian-American TV personality) she was born in 29/01/1983
  • Charlie Laster (American politician) he was born in 18/04/1954
  • Dick Catledge (United States general) he was born in 21/11/1920
  • Doug Combs (American judge) he was born in 17/10/1951
  • Ed Parks (American football player (1917-1987)) he was born in 26/02/1917
  • Frank Howell Seay (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1938
  • Glen McLaughlin (American businessman) he was born in 21/12/1934
  • Jay Porter (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1933

Schools in Shawnee

College & universities near Shawnee, KS

Code Name City ZIP
155308 Kansas Christian College Overland Park (KS) 66204-1975
155292 Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City (KS) 66112
461801 Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Lenexa (KS) 66215-3803
155007 Donnelly College Kansas City (KS) 66102
476902 Mitsu Sato Hair Academy Overland Park (KS) 66212-1457

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Shawnee, KS

Code Name Address Type
KCY Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd. RAIL
IDP Independence 600 South Grand Ave. RAIL
LEE Lee's Summit 217 SW Main St. RAIL
LRC Lawrence 413 East 7th Street RAIL
TOP Topeka 500 SE Holliday Place RAIL

Post offices near Shawnee

Post Office Name City ZIP
Shawn Post Office Shawnee (KS) 66203
Shawnee Mission Post Office Mission (KS) 66202
Argentin Post Office Kansas City (KS) 66106
Mun Post Office Kansas City (KS) 66111
Mission Post Office Mission (KS) 66205

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Johnson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , KS. (more)

City Name Population Title
Overland Park 197,381 The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Lenexa 56,156 The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Leawood 34,669 City in Kansas, United States
Prairie Village 21,877 City in Kansas, United States
Merriam 11,128 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Mission 9,873 City in Kansas, USA
Roeland Park 6,652 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
De Soto 6,648 City in Kansas, United States of America
Aubry 4,531 Township in Johnson County, Kansas
Fairway 3,963 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America
Mission Hills 3,533 Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Spring Hill 3,316 City in Kansas, USA
Gardner 2,941 City in Kansas, United States
Edgerton 1,773 City in Kansas, United States
Westwood 1,642 City in Kansas
Kenneth 1,338 Township in Sheridan County, Kansas

Distance to Other Cities

Shawnee distances to largest Kansas cities