Shawnee, OK Demographics
What is the population of Shawnee?
There are 31,391 residents in Shawnee, with a median age of 34.9. Of this, 47.46% are males and 52.54% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.75% of the resident pool in Shawnee, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.95%. Additionally, 1.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,290 people in Shawnee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 31,391 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 14,898 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 16,493 | 0.7% |
Male Population 47.46%
Female Population 52.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.9 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 30,372 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 613 | 1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 406 | -10.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.75%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.95%
Not Citizen 1.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 66 | 50.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,686 | -7.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,589 | 3.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,403 | 15.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,290 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 8.66%
Moved from Same State 5.12%
Moved from Different State 4.52%
Same House as Last Year 81.49%
What are the employment statistics in Shawnee?
White-collar workers make up 75.02% of the working population in Shawnee, while blue-collar employees account for 24.98%. There are also 1,082 entrepreneurs in Shawnee (8.41% of the workforce); 8,071 workers employed in private companies (62.73%); and 2,709 people working in governmental institutions (21.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,653 | -4.0% |
| Blue Collar | 3,214 | -3.2% |
White Collar 75.02%
Blue Collar 24.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,082 | -2.6% |
| Private Companies | 8,071 | -4.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,709 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,005 | -8.7% |
Self Employees 8.41%
Private Companies 62.73%
Governmental Workers 21.05%
Not for Profit Companies 7.81%
How many households are there in Shawnee?
There are a total of 11,900 households in Shawnee, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.24% of these Shawnee households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.76%. Additionally, 29.11% of households have children and 70.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,900 | -0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 7,407 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,493 | -1.2% |
Family Households 62.24%
Non-Family Households 37.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,464 | 3.2% |
| Households without Children | 8,436 | -2.3% |
Households with Children 29.11%
Households without Children 70.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Shawnee?
The average annual household income in Shawnee is $67,174, while the median household income sits at $50,695 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,590, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $54,985. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,337 and $43,580, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $67,174 | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $50,695 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 23,299 | -2.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Shawnee?
There are 13,723 housing units in Shawnee, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 11,900 occupied housing units in Shawnee, 56.24% are owner-occupied, while 43.76% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $158,900. In general, housing costs reach $814 per month in Shawnee.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,723 | -0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,207 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,035 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,690 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,400 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,975 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,241 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 917 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,372 | -13.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 852 | 9.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 34 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,900 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,693 | -1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,207 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 56.24%
Renter Occupied 43.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,458 | -3.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,235 | 0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $158,900 | 14.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $125,300 | 16.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $814 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 51.67%
Without Mortgage 48.33%
What is the level of education in Shawnee?
Approximately 40.05% of the population in Shawnee holds a high school degree (that's 9,663 residents), while 27.88% have attained a college certificate (6,316 locals) and 14.41% have a bachelor's degree (3,478 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 558 | -2.5% |
| Some High School | 9,663 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 6,316 | -2.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,835 | -1.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,478 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,868 | -3.2% |
No High School 2.31%
Some High School 40.05%
Some College 27.88%
Associate Degree 7.61%
Bachelor's Degree 14.41%
Graduate Degree 7.74%
What is the marital status of Shawnee residents?
A total of 8,303 people in Shawnee have never been married (which represents 32.92% of the total population), while 11,362 of them are wedded (45.04%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 559 (2.22%) and 3,854 (15.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,303 | 4.9% |
| Married | 11,362 | -1.6% |
| Separated | 559 | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 1,705 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 3,854 | 3,854.0% |
Never Married 32.92%
Married 45.04%
Separated 2.22%
Widowed 6.76%
Divorced 15.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Shawnee?
The top three means of transportation people in Shawnee use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 11,644 residents commute by car, 175 prefer going to work by walking and 30 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,644 | -4.3% |
| Motorcycle | 30 | -11.8% |
| TaxiCab | 7 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 175 | -39.9% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.