Shawnee, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Shawnee, Oklahoma is 31,511 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Oklahoma. The median household income is $54,281, the median home value is $147,800, and the median age is 35.0.
The population has grown 7.2% since 2010 (29,947 → 32,092).
31,511
Population
818
People / sq mi
$54,281
Median Income
$147,800
Median Home Value
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Shawnee covers 38.5 sq mi of land at 818 people per square mile.
About Shawnee, OK
What distinguishes Shawnee is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 818 people per square mile. Shawnee is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 31,511. It ranks #14 among cities in Oklahoma by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,281, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $147,800, with typical rent around $912.
Roughly 25.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Shawnee city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Shawnee city had a population of 29,947 in 2010 and 32,092 in 2024, a 7.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,092 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.
32,092
Population (2024)
29,947
Population (2010)
32,092
Peak (2024)
0.50%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,947 |
| 2011 | 30,127 |
| 2012 | 30,485 |
| 2013 | 30,767 |
| 2014 | 31,054 |
| 2015 | 31,003 |
| 2016 | 31,193 |
| 2017 | 31,271 |
| 2018 | 31,416 |
| 2019 | 31,436 |
| 2020 | 31,311 |
| 2021 | 31,547 |
| 2022 | 31,649 |
| 2023 | 31,818 |
| 2024 | 32,092 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,281
Median Household Income
$27,641
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$147,800
Median Home Value
$912
Median Rent
57.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.1%
High School+
25.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
82.3%
Public Transit
6.3%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.4%
Foreign Born
96.1%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
18.6%
With Disability
86.4%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Public Administration | 8.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shawnee, Oklahoma has a population of 31,511 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Shawnee, Oklahoma is $54,281, with 15.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Shawnee, Oklahoma is $147,800, with median monthly rent at $912 and a homeownership rate of 57.3%.
The median age in Shawnee, Oklahoma is 35.0 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
The population has grown 7.2% since 2010 (29,947 → 32,092).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.