Shawnee County, KS

County

Cities in Shawnee County

Neighborhoods in Shawnee County

Hidden Valley subdivision

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Shawnee

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Households with Children

27.1%

School Enrollment K-12

20,608

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.8%
High School / GED: 29.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.9%
Single Parents: 10.2%
Couples & Adults: 33.5%
Living Alone: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 6.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.1%
Puerto Rican: 8.3%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.4%
Central American: 2.8%
South American: 1.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 52.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.2%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.9%
Spanish: 5.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 76.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources