Shawnee, KS

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Shawnee, KS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Shawnee Almanac

Shawnee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shawnee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Shawnee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shawnee, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Shawnee High Schools (2004)

MILL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
5900 MONTICELLO ROAD
913-422-4351
Serves 761 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Shawnee Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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