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Shawnee, KS


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Shawnee, Kansas

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

The People and Families of Shawnee

In Shawnee, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shawnee had a median family income of $70,288. Shawnee has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Shawnee living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,047) in Shawnee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Shawnee Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Shawnee is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Shawnee, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Shawnee, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

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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