Shawnee Authority

Shawnee is a middle-income town of 31,671 with home prices 1.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Shawnee, Oklahoma

In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Shawnee anchors a community of 31,671. Median household income is $55,815.

Definition and scope

Shawnee sits within Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Shawnee, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Shawnee has approximately 31,671 residents. The median age is 34.6 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $160,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 67.8%
• Black or African American: 3.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
• Asian: 1.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Shawnee is $55,815. Poverty rate stands at 20.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 24.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Shawnee:

• Public schools: 17
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Shawnee Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Pottawatomie County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Shawnee sits at an elevation of 1,100 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.