Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County is home to 178,025 people. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Kansas rate (11.3%). The median household income is $67,104.
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| Measure | Value | Kansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 178,025 | 2,947,197 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,104 | $74,275 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.7% | 11.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.0% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.6% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 35.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $180,900 | $217,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 | $1,060 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.1% | 43.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% | 7.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 37.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.