Shawnee County, Kansas
Total Population: 178,315
County Seat: Topeka
Median Home Value
$170,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$66,043
Across all households
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.3%
65 Years and Over
19.0%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
8.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
32.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$66,043
Mean Household Income
$87,070
Per Capita Income
$37,072
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$170,400
Median Rent
$970/mo
Total Housing Units
80,884
Owner-Occupied
67.0%
Renter-Occupied
33.0%
Vacancy Rate
7.9%
Married Couple Households
44.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.1%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
86.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20177.