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Shawnee, OK

Founded 1895Pottawatomie CountyElev. 323 m
Population
31,511
Median home
$147,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Shawnee

Shawnee is home to roughly 31,511 residents. Shawnee was founded in 1895 and sits in Pottawatomie County. The median age is 35 and the median household income is $54,281. Homes carry a median value of $147,800, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.9%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,511
Median age
35
Median household income
$54,281
Per-capita income
$27,641
Poverty rate
20.5%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
6.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black4.2%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.4%
Sales & office20.3%
Service18.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$147,800
Median gross rent
$912/mo
Owner-occupied
57.3%
Median year built
1973
Households
11,786
Avg. household size
2.5

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Shawnee has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading40%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BETHEL HSHighGrades 9–12
NORTH ROCK CREEK HSHighGrades 9–12
SHAWNEE HSHighGrades 9–12
BETHEL MSMiddleGrades 6–8
NORTH ROCK CREEK INTERMEDIATEMiddleGrades 5–6
NORTH ROCK CREEK MSMiddleGrades 7–8
SHAWNEE MSMiddleGrades 6–8
BETHEL ESElementaryGrades -1–5
GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
HORACE MANN ESElementary
JEFFERSON ESElementaryGrades 1–5
NORTH ROCK CREEK ESElementaryGrades -1–4
PLEASANT GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
SEQUOYAH ESElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% above national
Shawnee485
Oklahoma423
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% above national
Shawnee3,076
Oklahoma2,191
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower 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 Moderate
Top hazards · Pottawatomie County
Ice stormVery High
HailRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Shawnee was founded in 1895 and sits in Pottawatomie County. Elevation ~323 m.

Map of Shawnee
Shawnee, OK
Where Shawnee is
OklahomaTulsaNormanBroken ArrowEdmondLawtonShawnee
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beard CabinKerfoot HouseNuckolls HouseWalker HousePottawatomie County CourthouseBillington BuildingDouglas, H. T., Mansion and GarageGovernors Mansion
Notable people from Shawnee
Brad PittGordon CooperBrad HenryJoe CobbMason DyeDan BorenCharlie BeasleyCreed HumphreyCarol DownerBrent Price
People searches in Shawnee
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Nearby cities
Choctaw (19 mi)Norman (24 mi)Midwest (24 mi)Del (28 mi)Moore (29 mi)Oklahoma (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Shawnee, OK (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Charles Thompson, 47
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74804
Donald Loyd Thompson, 42
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74804
AKA Donny Thompson, Donald Loyd Thompson
Stephen Wayne Young, 60
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74801
AKA Steven W Young
Jason Anthony Robertson, 31
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74801
AKA Jason A Robertson
Anthony Charles Brown, 47
Shawnee · 74804
Thomas Jackson, 42
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74801
AKA Thomas William Jackson
Richard Lee Brown, 51
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74801
Michael John Allen, 58
Shawnee · Pottawatomie County · 74801
Michael Stacy Wyatt, 49
Shawnee · 74801
AKA Michael Wyatt, Michael S Wyatt

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, Oklahoma?
Shawnee has a population of about 31,511, 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 $147,800, and the median gross rent is $912/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Shawnee safe? What is the crime rate?
Shawnee Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 485 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Shawnee face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pottawatomie County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, tornado.
How many schools are in Shawnee?
Shawnee has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Shawnee?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Shawnee. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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