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Population Review

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

Shawnee covers 38.5 sq mi of land at 818 people per square mile.

About Shawnee, OK

Shawnee is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 31,511. It ranks #14 among cities in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 35.0, younger than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The median household income in Shawnee is $54,281, below the US median of $74,580. 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $147,800, with monthly rent averaging $912. The homeownership rate of 57.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Shawnee reflects 25.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.9 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%.

2024 · 32K20102024

32,092

Population (2024)

29,947

Population (2010)

32,092

Peak (2024)

0.50%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201029,947
201130,127
201230,485
201330,767
201431,054
201531,003
201631,193
201731,271
201831,416
201931,436
202031,311
202131,547
202231,649
202331,818
202432,092

Race & Ethnicity

White70.9%
Black or African American4.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)18.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management23.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.5%
Manufacturing10.2%
Public Administration8.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Construction5.4%
Retail Trade4.5%
Information4.0%
Agriculture & Mining2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.