Shawnee County Demographics
A map of Shawnee County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 125,873 | 70.4% |
Hispanic | 23,861 | 13.3% |
Black | 13,531 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 10,830 | 6.1% |
Asian | 2,480 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 2,334 | 1.3% |
Shawnee County, Kansas had a population of 178,909 in 2020. It was 70.4% White, 7.6% Black, 1.4% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shawnee County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Shawnee County is the 3rd most populous county of the 105 counties in Kansas.
Shawnee County's White Population
125,873 residents of Shawnee County identify as White, or 70.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #91 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is less White than neighboring Jackson County (79.6% White), Osage County (92% White), Jefferson County (90.1% White), Wabaunsee County (89.9% White), and Douglas County (76% White).
Shawnee County's Black Population
13,531 residents of Shawnee County identify as Black, or 7.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is more Black than neighboring Jackson County (0.7% Black), Osage County (0.2% Black), Jefferson County (0.5% Black), Wabaunsee County (0.5% Black), and Douglas County (4.3% Black).
Shawnee County's Asian Population
2,480 residents of Shawnee County identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is more Asian than neighboring Jackson County (0.2% Asian), Osage County (0.3% Asian), Jefferson County (0.2% Asian), and Wabaunsee County (0.2% Asian). Shawnee County is less Asian than neighboring Douglas County (3.9% Asian).
Shawnee County's Hispanic Population
23,861 residents of Shawnee County identify as Hispanic, or 13.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson County (4.8% Hispanic), Osage County (2.9% Hispanic), Jefferson County (3.1% Hispanic), Wabaunsee County (4.6% Hispanic), and Douglas County (7% Hispanic).
Shawnee County's Native American/Other Population
2,334 residents of Shawnee County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Osage County (0.4% Native American/Other), Jefferson County (1% Native American/Other), and Wabaunsee County (0.8% Native American/Other). Shawnee County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson County (8.7% Native American/Other), and Douglas County (2.7% Native American/Other).
Shawnee County's Multiracial Population
10,830 residents of Shawnee County identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shawnee County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Shawnee County is ranked #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee County is more Multiracial than neighboring Jackson County (6% Multiracial), Osage County (4.1% Multiracial), Jefferson County (5.1% Multiracial), and Wabaunsee County (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.