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Shawnee, KS

Johnson CountyElev. 325 m
Population
68,175
Median home
$332,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Shawnee

Shawnee is home to roughly 68,175 residents. Shawnee sits in Johnson County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $106,312. Homes carry a median value of $332,900, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78%). Around 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
68,175
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$106,312
Per-capita income
$51,226
Poverty rate
5.4%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
21.7 min
Work from home
18.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black6%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts52.2%
Sales & office19.7%
Service12.1%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$332,900
Median gross rent
$1,233/mo
Owner-occupied
73.9%
Median year built
1988
Households
25,932
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Shawnee has 8 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Mill Valley High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Monticello Trails Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Belmont Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Clear Creek ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Horizon ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Mize Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% below national
Shawnee218
Kansas436
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Shawnee1,424
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Shawnee Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Shawnee.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Johnson County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Shawnee is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Shawnee sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~325 m.

Map of Shawnee
Shawnee, KS
Where Shawnee is
WichitaOverland ParkKansasOlatheTopekaLawrenceShawnee
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Virginia School District #33LeCluyse, William and Julia, HouseShawnee Indian Cemetery
Notable people from Shawnee
Jenna GrayShawn WomackJeff AndraJulie MyersSierra HylandDave DoerenHenri ChildsSean WheelockBrian SmithAlexis Railsback
People searches in Shawnee
Michael Smith (11)John Smith (9)James Smith (9)David Smith (9)Robert Smith (8)Michael Johnson (8)John Johnson (7)James Johnson (7)Michael Williams (7)William Smith (7)David Johnson (7)Robert Johnson (7)John Williams (6)Michael Brown (6)Michael Jones (6)James Williams (6)David Williams (6)John BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lenexa (4 mi)Merriam (6 mi)Kansas (8 mi)Mission (8 mi)Olathe (9 mi)Prairie (9 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Johnson County

Most-recorded names in Johnson County booking & incarceration records:

David Smith (3)Thomas Smith (2)Michael Smith (2)Robert Johnson (2)Ryan Hill (2)Justin Mitchell (2)Angel Perez (1)Andrea Lewis (1)Alejandro Lopez (1)Artis Smith (1)Arturo Martinez (1)Ashley Hill (1)Austin Moore (1)Bernard Whitehouse (1)Anthony Jackson (1)Amy Lewis (1)Carrie Wright (1)Carl Wilson (1)Chaqulia Sanchez (1)Charles Jones (1)Christopher Baker (1)Christopher Clarke (1)Christopher King (1)Cirilo Garcia (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Shawnee, KS (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Shawnee, Kansas.

Edward Len Thompson, 41
Shawnee · Jo County · 66218
Matthew Daniel Thompson, 36
Shawnee · Jo County · 66216
Dascott Kasey Looking-Horse, 58
Shawnee · Jo County · 66216
AKA Dascott Kasey Looking Horse, David Scott Miller
David S Miller, 58ABSCONDER
Shawnee · 66216
AKA Dascott Kasey Looking Horse, David L Miller
David Alan Smith, 41
Shawnee · Jo County · 66216
James Edward Walker Jr, 37
Shawnee · Jo County · 66203

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Shawnee — frequently asked

What is the population of Shawnee, Kansas?
Shawnee has a population of about 68,175, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Shawnee?
The median home value in Shawnee is $332,900, and the median gross rent is $1,233/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Shawnee safe? What is the crime rate?
Shawnee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 218 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Shawnee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Shawnee?
Shawnee has 8 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Shawnee?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Shawnee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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