Shawnee County, Kansas

Total Population: 178,315

County Seat: Topeka

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.7%
Hispanic or Latino13.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.3%
Two or More Races4.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.