Shawnee, KS County is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area and has a population of 179,053 with a population density of 324 people per square mile. It is home to a number of businesses such as the Shawnee Town 1929 museum, local restaurants, and shops. For those looking for year-round outdoor adventure, this area has plenty to offer. There are parks, hiking trails, fishing spots and lakes within a short drive from town. The county also has many organizations and clubs dedicated to everything from martial arts to nature conservation that can give visitors something educational and fun do during their visit. When it comes to sports events, fans can check out the local baseball team or catch some live music at Johnson County Community College Stadium.
The population in Shawnee County is 179,053. There are 329 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shawnee County is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shawnee County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shawnee County
- 51.4% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Shawnee County
- 74.5% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 12.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander