Shawnee is a city located in Pottawatomie County Oklahoma. Shawnee has a 2024 population of 31,964. It is also the county seat of Pottawatomie County. Shawnee is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,319 in 2020.
The average household income in Shawnee is $70,729 with a poverty rate of 20.48%. The median age in Shawnee is 35 years: 34.8 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shawnee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,340 | 70.9% |
| Native American | 4,141 | 13.14% |
| Two or more races | 3,075 | 9.76% |
| Black or African American | 1,357 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.82% |
| Other race | 255 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.27% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,786 | 2.5 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 4,976 | 3.28 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 4,396 | 1.23 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Female | 1,668 | 3.24 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 746 | 3.19 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,698 | 8.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1,772 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,441 | 17.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,679 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 6,227 | 31.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 460 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 4,579 | 23.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,675 | 13,224 | 4,292 |
| Native American | 2,432 | 2,139 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 1,489 | 1,281 | 219 |
| Hispanic | 1,050 | 808 | 70 |
| Black | 561 | 485 | 176 |
| Other Race | 170 | 162 | 31 |
| Asian | 122 | 95 | 20 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,386 | $52,159 | $54,518 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,936 | $66,045 | $48,505 |
| High School Graduate | $32,792 | $40,417 | $25,859 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $30,109 | $22,321 |
| Overall | $39,148 | $47,566 | $32,511 |
| Some College | $36,862 | $48,140 | $28,721 |
$39,148
Average Earnings
$47,566
Average Male
$32,511
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.09% of Shawnee residents speak only English, while 3.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,022 | 3,823 | 19.09% |
| Native | 3,999 | 863 | 21.58% |
| Multiple | 2,864 | 663 | 23.15% |
| Hispanic | 2,091 | 472 | 22.57% |
| Black | 1,129 | 422 | 37.38% |
| Other | 241 | 82 | 34.02% |
| Islander | 85 | 19 | 22.35% |
| Asian | 258 | 10 | 3.88% |
20.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.94%
Male Poverty Rate
22.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shawnee is Black, with 37.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shawnee is Asian, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.64% |
| High School | 19.82% |
| Some College | 13.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.09% |
| Female Employed | 10.95% |
| Male Employed | 9.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,850 | $83,320 |
| Households | $54,281 | $70,729 |
| Married Families | $86,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,905 | $45,964 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,788
Number of Veterans
1,553
Male Veterans
235
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 633 |
| Second Gulf War | 564 |
| First Gulf War | 407 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 483 |
| 55 to 64 | 405 |
| 35 to 54 | 395 |
| 75+ | 282 |
| 18 to 34 | 223 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 8.29% |
| Native American | 182 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 4.99% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 5.67% |
| Black | 27 | 3.01% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.3%
Born in Shawnee
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
97.79% of Shawnee residents were born in the United States, with 68.3% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,770 | 161 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 32,609 | 161 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 32,448 | 162 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 32,286 | 161 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 32,125 | 161 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 31,964 | 161 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 31,803 | 163 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 31,640 | 83 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 31,557 | 238 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 31,319 | -135 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 31,454 | 46 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 31,408 | 149 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 31,259 | 76 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 31,183 | 199 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 30,984 | -47 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 31,031 | 287 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 30,744 | 285 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 30,459 | 357 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 30,102 | 185 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 29,917 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,692 | 2,675 | 10.28% |
| 1990 | 26,017 | -489 | -1.84% |
| 1980 | 26,506 | 1,431 | 5.71% |
| 1970 | 25,075 | 749 | 3.08% |
| 1960 | 24,326 | 1,378 | 6% |
| 1950 | 22,948 | 895 | 4.06% |
| 1940 | 22,053 | -1,230 | -5.28% |
| 1930 | 23,283 | 7,935 | 51.7% |
| 1920 | 15,348 | 2,874 | 23.04% |
| 1910 | 12,474 | 9,012 | 260.31% |
| 1900 | 3,462 | -29,308 | -89.44% |