The Town FilesShawnee County, Kansas
178,025 people. The median home is worth $180,900 (typical Kansas town: $128,200) and the median household earns $67,104.
Towns in Shawnee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 126,587 | $144,200 | $56,956 | 38.0 |
| Silver Lake | 1,345 | $169,300 | $56,834 | 39.3 |
| Auburn | 1,273 | $151,200 | $57,875 | 37.2 |
| Rossville | 1,105 | $154,600 | $54,318 | 33.1 |
| Tecumseh | 696 | $200,400 | $77,740 | 34.3 |
People and housing
| Shawnee County | Typical Kansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,900 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $815 |
| Median household income | $67,104 | $63,857 |
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
99,247 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,096 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,268 storm events in Shawnee County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Shawnee County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| March 9, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1885: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
| February 1, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1741: Severe Winter Storms |
| December 12, 2007 | Severe Storm | EM-3282: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).