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Shawnee, KS vs Parsons, KS

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- Parsons is 0% more densely populated than Shawnee.
- People are 30.4% less likely to be married in Parsons.
- The Median Age is 0.2 years older in Parsons.
 Shawnee, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,652329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201062,316  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,514285,036,114
 Population - 199037,993  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-17.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now74.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock910.193.4
 Land Area42.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Shawnee, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Shawnee, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 White80.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian3.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Shawnee, KSParsons, KSUnited States
 Married Population60.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.8%50.2%
 Never Married27.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households25,027  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,18180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,198  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Shawnee    3 Reviews
Vickey · Shawnee, KS
A great place to raise a family
Over 11 years ago

Shawnee, KS is a great place to raise a family -- great schools, lots of ball parks and gyms,lots of great families. Great accessibility to highways, can get to  More

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J.R. · Louisburg, KS
Great place
Over 19 years ago

Good schools, lots of ammenities, shopping, but a bit expensive on the area  More

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Raymond · Shawnee, KS
Almost Overland Park
Over 19 years ago

Don't overlook Shawnee. Homes are a relative bargain compared to Leawood and Overland Park. Really nice homes for a fraction of the East Coast or West Coast prices.  More

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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews
Aibhlin · Parsons, KS
Best small town that has all you need
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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gelam7 · Parsons, KS
living in southeast Kanasa.
Over 17 years ago

seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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