Shawnee County GIS Maps
Shawnee County, Kansas, has 178,909 residents and covers 544 square miles. The population grew 0.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Shawnee County is 20177.
Topeka is the county's largest population center. Shawnee County also includes 24 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Shawnee County Trends
- Population
- 178,909▴
- Median Home Value
- $170,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 28,004▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Shawnee County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Shawnee County Population
Shawnee County had 178,909 residents in 2020. That was 0.5% higher than in 2010. Shawnee County added 9,038 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 329 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Topeka, Topeka and Topeka.
Population Trend in Shawnee County KS
Shawnee County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Shawnee County Zip Codes
Shawnee County has 24 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Topeka (66614), Topeka (66604) and Topeka (66605). Topeka is the largest zip by population, with about 31,332 residents or 18% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 41% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Shawnee County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66614 | Topeka | 31,332 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 66604 | Topeka | 22,933 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 66605 | Topeka | 19,531 | ▾ -1.9% |
| 66606 | Topeka | 11,056 | ▾ -2% |
| 66607 | Topeka | 10,414 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Shawnee County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Shawnee County Demographics
Shawnee County has a median age of 39.6, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 23.3% of residents are under 18, while 19% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 32.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Shawnee County KS
Median Age
39.6
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
19%
Bachelor's+
32.3%
Shawnee County School Districts
Shawnee County is served by 8 public school districts with 28,004 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Topeka Public Schools Unified 501, Auburn-Washburn Unified 437 and Seaman Unified 345. Those three districts account for about 76% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Shawnee County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 | 11,695 | 41.8% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 | 5,866 | 20.9% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Seaman Unified School District 345 | 3,692 | 13.2% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 | 3,646 | 13% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Kaw Valley Unified School District 321 | 1,100 | 3.9% | ▾ -1.7% |
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Shawnee County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Shawnee County Housing & Real Estate
Shawnee County has a median home value of $170,400 and a median gross rent of $970. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $232,500 and homes spent about 36 days on the market.
Shawnee County Housing Mix
Shawnee County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Shawnee County Housing Trends
Shawnee County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County has 7,674 business listings across 791 categories. The largest categories in Shawnee County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (228, 3.0%), Community & Nonprofits (149, 1.9%), and Medical Offices (134, 1.7%). The full Shawnee County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Shawnee County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Shawnee County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 228 | 3.0% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 149 | 1.9% |
| Medical Offices | 134 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 124 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 120 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 116 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 106 | 1.4% |
| Gas Stations | 100 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 95 | 1.2% |
| ATMs | 83 | 1.1% |
Shawnee County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthcare Resort of Topeka | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Topeka |
| Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Topeka |
| Villa West Apartments and Townhomes | Accommodation | Topeka |
| Paul A. Honaker, CPA | Accountant | Topeka |
| Topeka Baseball and Softball Association | Active Life | Topeka |
| Acupuncture Works | Acupuncture | Topeka |
| Addiction Treatment Topeka | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Topeka |
| Adoption Services & Law Group | Adoption Services | Topeka |
| Moonlight Adult Boutique | Adult Entertainment | Topeka |
| Sprout Creative | Advertising Agency | Topeka |
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Shawnee County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Shawnee County Basemaps
Shawnee County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Shawnee County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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