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 129 years ago in 1895.
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 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 03:09:03 (19th April 2025) |
| Density : | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shawnee is located at 39°2'30"N 94°43'13"W (39.0416700, -94.7202400).
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Official website of Shawnee
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 |
Best Things to Do in Shawnee
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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)
- Shawnee , Oklahoma city in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 31,555 people.
- Shawnee , Ohio village in Perry County, Ohio with a population of 638 people.
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
