Shawnee, KS Demographics
A map of Shawnee's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 51,170 | 76.0% |
Hispanic | 6,201 | 9.2% |
Black | 3,749 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 3,609 | 5.4% |
Asian | 2,116 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 466 | 0.7% |
Shawnee, Kansas had a population of 67,311 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 5.6% Black, 3.1% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shawnee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Shawnee's White Population
51,170 residents of Shawnee identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #635 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more White than neighboring Lenexa (75.9% White), Edwardsville (71.2% White), Bonner Springs (72.8% White), and Merriam (72.3% White). Shawnee is less White than neighboring Lake Quivira (90.1% White).
Shawnee's Black Population
3,749 residents of Shawnee identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more Black than neighboring Lake Quivira (0.6% Black). Shawnee is less Black than neighboring Lenexa (6.3% Black), Edwardsville (7% Black), Bonner Springs (6.5% Black), and Merriam (6.5% Black).
Shawnee's Asian Population
2,116 residents of Shawnee identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more Asian than neighboring Lake Quivira (1.2% Asian), Edwardsville (1.2% Asian), Bonner Springs (0.7% Asian), and Merriam (2.6% Asian). Shawnee is less Asian than neighboring Lenexa (4.1% Asian).
Shawnee's Hispanic Population
6,201 residents of Shawnee identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Quivira (4.2% Hispanic), and Lenexa (8.3% Hispanic). Shawnee is less Hispanic than neighboring Edwardsville (13% Hispanic), Bonner Springs (13.2% Hispanic), and Merriam (12.2% Hispanic).
Shawnee's Native American/Other Population
466 residents of Shawnee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Quivira (0.5% Native American/Other). Shawnee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edwardsville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bonner Springs (1.4% Native American/Other).
Shawnee's Multiracial Population
3,609 residents of Shawnee identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shawnee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Shawnee is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shawnee is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Quivira (3.4% Multiracial), and Lenexa (4.7% Multiracial). Shawnee is less Multiracial than neighboring Edwardsville (6.6% Multiracial), Bonner Springs (5.5% Multiracial), and Merriam (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.