Shawnee County, Kansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
178,025
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
38.7
Female Median
40.1
Shawnee County, Kansas Population Growth

Shawnee County, Kansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.4%%.
+1.4%% Growth
Shawnee County, Kansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shawnee County, Kansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 178,025 |
| 2023 | 39.6 | 178,315 |
| 2022 | 39.4 | 178,625 |
| 2021 | 39.4 | 179,053 |
| 2020 | 39.4 | 177,293 |
| 2019 | 39.1 | 177,852 |
| 2018 | 38.9 | 178,284 |
| 2017 | 38.9 | 178,392 |
| 2016 | 38.8 | 178,567 |
| 2015 | 38.8 | 178,792 |
| 2014 | 38.6 | 178,600 |
| 2013 | 38.5 | 178,378 |
| 2012 | 38.4 | 177,688 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 176,723 |
| 2010 | 38.2 | 175,537 |
Shawnee County, Kansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 19.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Shawnee County, Kansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shawnee County, Kansas
The median age in Shawnee County, Kansas is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shawnee County, Kansas is 178,025.
In Shawnee County, Kansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shawnee County, Kansas has remained stable.