Poverty Rate in Shawnee County, Kansas
In Shawnee County, Kansas, an estimated 24,226 of 173,050 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas is 14%.
- How many people in Shawnee County, Kansas live in poverty?
In Shawnee County, Kansas, an estimated 24,226 of 173,050 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas is 16.67% higher than the Kansas average. In Shawnee County, Kansas, an estimated 14.0% of 173,050 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 12.0% of 2,852,901 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Shawnee County, Kansas is 11.11% higher than the US average. In Shawnee County, Kansas, an estimated 14.0% of 173,050 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Auburn, Kansas 9.4% of 1,203 people.
- Rossville, Kansas 14.5% of 1,005 people.
- Silver Lake, Kansas 4.3% of 1,446 people.
- Tecumseh, Kansas 0% of 322 people.
- Topeka, Kansas 16% of 122,252 people.
Some other race
19.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Shawnee County, Kansas
2022
19.5% of 12 thousand people
White
11.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
11.3% of 131 thousand people
Black or African American
16.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
16.4% of 11 thousand people
Two or more races
15.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
15.2% of 23 thousand people
Hispanic
19.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
19.8% of 25 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.5% of 124 thousand people
Under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.9% of 40 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.1% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
11.1% of 30 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.2% of 39 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
14.2% of 99 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
15.5% of 34 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
13.6% of 65 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.8% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
10.3% of 34 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
12.5% of 120 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
30.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
30.2% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
17.7% of 37 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
11.1% of 35 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
4.7% of 38 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
6.9% of 86 thousand people
Employed
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
6.1% of 83 thousand people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
4.4% of 41 thousand people
Female
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
7.8% of 42 thousand people
Unemployed
28% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
28% of 3 thousand people
Male
27.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
27.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
30.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
30.2% of 882 people
Population 16 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
13.1% of 139 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
2.2% of 62 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
18.9% of 28 thousand people
Did not work
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
23.4% of 49 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
24.9% of 41 thousand people
Male
25.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
25.2% of 20 thousand people
Female
24.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
24.6% of 22 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
37.7% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
21% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
19.8% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
37.7% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
28.5% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
15.9% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
14.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
1.7% of 16 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
39.7% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
40.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
40.5% of 16 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Shawnee County, Kansas
2023
12.2%
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