Shawnee County, KS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Shawnee County was 177,480, a 0.50% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shawnee County's population was 178,367, a decline of 0.19% compared to a population of 178,698 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Shawnee County, KS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Shawnee County increased by 7,394. In this period, the peak population was 179,013 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 170,086 - -
2001 170,511 425 0.25%
2002 170,648 137 0.08%
2003 171,229 581 0.34%
2004 171,814 585 0.34%
2005 172,359 545 0.32%
2006 173,445 1,086 0.63%
2007 174,629 1,184 0.68%
2008 175,897 1,268 0.73%
2009 177,194 1,297 0.74%
2010 178,365 1,171 0.66%
2011 178,968 603 0.34%
2012 179,013 45 0.03%
2013 178,714 -299 -0.17%
2014 178,651 -63 -0.04%
2015 178,789 138 0.08%
2016 178,413 -376 -0.21%
2017 178,096 -317 -0.18%
2018 177,224 -872 -0.49%
2019 176,735 -489 -0.28%
2020 178,698 1,963 1.11%
2021 178,367 -331 -0.19%
2022 177,480 -887 -0.5%
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Shawnee County, KS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Shawnee County's population increased by 8,279 (4.87%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Shawnee County's population increased by 333 (0.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Shawnee County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Shawnee County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 177,480. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Shawnee County's population peaked in year 2012 at 179,013.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Shawnee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 170,086.

Shawnee County, KS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Shawnee County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Shawnee County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.20% per year. Overall the population grew 4.35% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Shawnee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Shawnee County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.20% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,218. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Shawnee County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,963 (1.11%).

While from 2021 and 2022, Shawnee County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 887 (-0.50%).

Things to know

Is Shawnee County, KS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Shawnee County's population decreased by 1,218 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 331 (0.19%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 887 (0.50%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Shawnee County, KS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Shawnee County decreased by 1,234 (0.69%). The population was highest at 178,789 in the year 2015 and lowest at 176,735 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.09%.

References

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Shawnee County, KS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Shawnee County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Shawnee County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Shawnee County was 177,480, a 0.50% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shawnee County population was 178,367, a decline of 0.19% compared to a population of 178,698 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Shawnee County increased by 7,394. In this period, the peak population was 179,013 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Shawnee County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Shawnee County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Shawnee County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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