Shawnee County

As of 2020, Shawnee County, KS, had a population of 178,909. The racial composition was 78% White, 11% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, and 7% other/mixed races. About 14% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was $54,870, with 13.1% of the population living below the poverty line. The county had approximately 74,000 households with an average size of 2.4 people per household.

Shawnee County, KS, has a median home value of approximately $140,000. The median household income is around $54,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is roughly $700 per month. The homeownership rate is 65%, while the rental vacancy rate stands at 9%. Housing construction has shown moderate growth, with around 1,200 new housing units added in the past decade. The county's population is about 176,000, with Topeka being the largest city.

Shawnee County, KS, administers elections through the Shawnee County Election Office. Voter registration is mandatory, and early voting opportunities are offered. Federal, state, and local elections typically see varying voter turnout.

For example, in the 2020 General Election, Shawnee County had a turnout of approximately 69%, with 105,725 registered voters and around 73,000 ballots cast. Upcoming elections include local positions such as city council seats, school boards, and mayors.

Candidates in previous elections included both incumbents and challengers across political parties. For instance, in the 2022 elections, key figures included Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Barbara Bollier for the U.S. Senate race. More localized races feature a variety of candidates from different political affiliations and backgrounds.

For the most current information on candidates and numerical values, always refer to the latest documents provided by the Shawnee County Election Office or their website.

Shawnee County, KS holds a high school graduation rate of about 89.7%, marginally above the state average of 89.1% and the national average of 88.0%. Furthermore, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, slightly below the Kansas state average of 32.8% but close to the national average of 33.1%. Data indicates Shawnee County is comparably educated to both the state and the nation, with a strong high school completion rate and a fairly competitive rate of higher education attainment.

In Shawnee County, KS, the labor market consists of approximately 93,000 employed individuals as of 2023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 3.5%, but similar to the Kansas state average of 3.2%. Key industries in Shawnee County include healthcare and social assistance, employing about 18% of the workforce, government services at 17%, retail trade at 12%, and educational services at 10%. Nationally, healthcare and social assistance also dominate, employing around 14% of the workforce, while retail trade employs roughly 10%. Retail and government sectors are more prominent in Shawnee County compared to national averages. Manufacturing, which is significant in the broader Kansas economy at about 13%, plays a lesser role locally, employing around 6% in Shawnee County. This reflects the county's focus on service-oriented employment versus the state's broader industrial base.

As of the most recent data, Shawnee County, KS, has an average household income of approximately $62,000. This figure is slightly below the national average of approximately $68,700 and also falls below the Kansas state average of around $64,400.

Below are the statistics in a tabular form for clarity:

This data shows that Shawnee County's average household income is marginally lower when compared both to the state and national levels.

According to the latest available data, Shawnee County, KS has experienced varying crime rates across different categories. The crime statistics for Shawnee County are as follows:

These statistics reflect a snapshot of the area's crime dynamics, showing a higher incidence of property crimes compared to violent crimes. It's important to consider trends over time and local law enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing crime rates.