Shawnee, OK Demographics

A map of Shawnee's Population by Race

Shawnee, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 31,671, a less than 1% change from the 31,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 11.8% Native American/Other, 8.5% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, and 1.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shawnee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shawnee has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shawnee, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shawnee is ranked the 14th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shawnee was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shawnee's White Population

21,476 residents of Shawnee, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shawnee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Shawnee ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Shawnee's population has increased from 63.6% to 67.8%.

Shawnee is more White than neighboring Tecumseh (66.9% White), Johnson (63.7% White), and Brooksville (41.4% White). Shawnee is less White than neighboring Dale (78.2% White), and Bethel Acres (79.3% White).

Shawnee's Black Population

1,230 residents of Shawnee, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shawnee is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Shawnee ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Shawnee's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Shawnee is more Black than neighboring Dale (0% Black), Bethel Acres (1.7% Black), Tecumseh (2.8% Black), and Johnson (0.3% Black). Shawnee is less Black than neighboring Brooksville (36.2% Black).

Shawnee's Asian Population

378 residents of Shawnee, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shawnee is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Shawnee ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Asian residents' share of Shawnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Shawnee is more Asian than neighboring Dale (0% Asian), Bethel Acres (0.1% Asian), Tecumseh (0% Asian), Johnson (0.6% Asian), and Brooksville (0% Asian).

Shawnee's Hispanic Population

2,153 residents of Shawnee, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shawnee is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shawnee ranks 240th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Shawnee's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.8%.

Shawnee is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethel Acres (6.3% Hispanic), Tecumseh (4.2% Hispanic), Johnson (4.5% Hispanic), and Brooksville (0% Hispanic). Shawnee is less Hispanic than neighboring Dale (18.4% Hispanic).

Shawnee's Native American/Other Population

3,742 residents of Shawnee, or 11.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shawnee is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Shawnee ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shawnee's population has decreased from 13.2% to 11.8%.

Shawnee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dale (0% Native American/Other), Bethel Acres (7.2% Native American/Other), and Brooksville (0% Native American/Other). Shawnee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tecumseh (14.5% Native American/Other), and Johnson (26.3% Native American/Other).

Shawnee's Multiracial Population

2,692 residents of Shawnee, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shawnee is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Shawnee ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shawnee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Shawnee's population has decreased from 10.2% to 8.5%.

Shawnee is more Multiracial than neighboring Dale (3.4% Multiracial), Bethel Acres (5.5% Multiracial), and Johnson (4.5% Multiracial). Shawnee is less Multiracial than neighboring Tecumseh (11.6% Multiracial), and Brooksville (22.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.