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Shawnee, Kansas

Introduction to Shawnee, Kansas

Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson county, is located 4 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and is 8 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Kansas City metropolitan area, and has approximately 47,996 residents.

Shawnee History

Shawnee is in Johnston County and was founded in 1855. The county was named in honor of Rev. Thomas Johnson and is among the first counties to be established in the Kansas Territory in 1855. In 2008, Shawnee became the 39th best place to live in USA, according to the Money Magazine.

Shawnee and nearby Attractions

  • Tomahawk Shopping Center
  • Starwood Park
  • Johnson County Museum of History
  • Power Play Family Entertainment Center

Things To Do In Shawnee

The Wonderscope Children's Museum and Johnson County Museum of History are great places to visit while staying in the city. Tourists can shop at the Tomahawk Shopping Center and at the Shawnee Village Shopping Center. The local parks include the Starwood Park, Blue Jacket Park, and Shawnee Mission Park. The Power Play Family Entertainment Center is also worth taking a look around. Every year, festivals like the Old Shawnee Days and Oktoberfest are hosted by the city.

Shawnee Transportation

International flights can be availed from Kansas City International Airport.

Shawnee Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by University of Kansas Medical Center, Johnson County Community College, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

High Points

Shawnee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyShawnee Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyShawnee Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyShawnee People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyShawnee Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Shawnee College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shawnee Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Shawnee Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shawnee, KS

Comparing Shawnee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity39
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use18
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents61
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime74

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