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|subdivision_type = Country|subdivision_name = United StatesU.S. state>State|subdivision_name1 = KansasList of counties in Kansas>CountyJohnson County, Kansas>JohnsonList of townships in Kansas>Township|subdivision_name3 =|established_title = Founded|established_date =|established_title1 = Platted|established_date1 =Municipal corporation>Incorporated|established_date2 =|named_for =|government_footnotes =|government_type = |leader_title = MayorPUBLISHER=UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU, July 24, 2020, |area_total_sq_mi = 42.86|area_land_sq_mi = 41.98|area_water_sq_mi = 0.89|area_total_km2 = 111.01|area_land_km2 = 108.72|area_water_km2 = 2.30|unit_pref = Imperial|elevation_footnotes = |elevation_ft = 820|population_footnotes = 2020 United States census>2020|population_total = 67311UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU > ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 21, 2024,weblink |pop_est_as_of = 2022|population_est = 69198|population_density_sq_mi = auto|population_density_km2 = autoCentral Time Zone>CST|utc_offset = -6|timezone_DST = CDT|utc_offset_DST = -5|postal_code_type = ZIP codes|postal_code = 66203, 66214, 66216-20, 66226-27, 66299North American Numbering Plan>Area codeArea code 913>913Federal Information Processing Standard>FIPS code|blank_info = 20-64500Geographic Names Information System>GNIS ID485652}}weblink|cityofshawnee.org}}}}Shawnee {{IPAc-en|ʃ|ɔː|ˈ|n|iː}} is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is the seventh most populous municipality in the Kansas City metropolitan area.WEB, Statistical Areas - Metro Dataline,weblink October 14, 2019, September 16, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140916081942weblink">weblink dead, As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 67,311.WEB, Profile of Shawnee, Kansas in 2020,weblink United States Census Bureau, November 22, 2022,weblink November 23, 2022, live, WEB, QuickFacts; Shawnee, Kansas; Population, Census, 2020 & 2010,weblink United States Census Bureau, August 23, 2021,weblink August 24, 2021, live,

History

{{See also|History of Kansas}}

Territory of Kansas

Before and after the American Civil War, Shawnee served as a government road that connected Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley. During the mid 19th century, branches of the Oregon Trail and nearby Santa Fe Trail that travelled through, Olathe, Overland Park and Kansas City, Missouri saw settlers travel through the area.WEB, Shawnee History,weblink 2022-05-29, www.shawneetown.org, en-US, A Shawnee Indian mission had been established at the present site of Shawnee in 1831. Shawnee was laid out as a town in 1857.BOOK,weblink Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2, Standard Publishing Company, Blackmar, Frank Wilson, 1912, 682, Kansas entered the union as a free state on January 29, 1861, to become the 34th state.WEB, Kansas enters the Union,weblink 2022-05-29, HISTORY, en, The declaration of a free state, added to the tension between the anti-slave abolitionists and pro-slave Confederate guerrillas.

American Civil War

William Quantrill was a confederate Guerrilla Leader who led Confederate soldiers that were known as bushwhackers. In October 1862, Willam Quantrill ordered an attack on Shawnee, which saw the town pillaged and burned to the ground.WEB, Quantrill's Raid on Shawnee,weblink 2022-05-29, Clio, en, Quantrill and his army of bushwhackers return in the summer of 1863, to raid and look for an escape route from Lawrence, which he was intending to sack. The raids on Shawnee served as a training exercise before attempting the full scale siege on Lawrence.WEB, 2013-08-12, Quantrill's Shawnee raids were 'practice for the big one',weblink 2022-05-29, Shawnee Dispatch, en, Shawnee was selected by Quantrill for its proximity to Lawrence, being 35 miles away (56 km). Lawrence was established for the political reason of being an anti-slave town and had many clashes with the confederate army started before the American Civil War. The first documented event of Bleeding Kansas was the Wakarusa War that saw both sides clash and come to a temporary truce. This allowed Lawrence to add to its defenses before the Sacking of Lawrence. In August 1863, the Lawrence Massacre took place at the hands of William Quantrill. This saw 250 men corralled and murdered and $2.2 million from damages.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|42.86|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|41.85|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.WEB, US Gazetteer files 2010,weblink United States Census Bureau, 2012-07-06, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120125061959weblink">weblink 2012-01-25, Shawnee Mission Park is a {{convert|1600|acre|km2|adj=on}} park that includes a {{convert|120|acre|km2|adj=on}} lake.WEB,weblink Shawnee Mission Park, jcprd.com, 10 December 2010, May 15, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150515073539weblink">weblink dead,

Demographics

{{US Census population|align=|1930= 553|1940= 597|1950= 845|1960= 9072|1970= 20946|1980= 29653|1990= 37993|2000= 47996|2010= 62209|2020= 67311|estyear=2022|estimate=69198UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU > ACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 21, 2024,weblink |align-fn=centerAUTHOR=UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAUACCESS-DATE=NOVEMBER 29, 2014, 2010-2020}}Shawnee is the 7th largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.WEB, The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States - Statistical Atlas,weblink 2020-09-07, statisticalatlas.com,

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 67,311 people, 25,631 households, and 18,131 families in Shawnee.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, The population density was 1,603.6 per square mile (619.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 26,465 housing units at an average density of 630.5 per square mile (243.4/km{{sup|2}}).WEB, US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, WEB, Gazetteer Files,weblink 2023-12-30, Census.gov, The racial makeup was 78.18% (52,622) white or European American (76.02% non-Hispanic white), 5.71% (3,842) black or African-American, 0.5% (338) Native American or Alaska Native, 3.17% (2,136) Asian, 0.05% (32) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.07% (2,065) from other races, and 9.32% (6,276) from two or more races.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.21% (6,201) of the population.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, Of the 25,631 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18; 56.2% were married couples living together; 23.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.5% of households consisted of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 33.9% of the population.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, 24.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.4 males.The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $88,941 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,643) and the median family income was $106,647 (+/- $4,136).WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS),weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, Males had a median income of $52,478 (+/- $2,711) versus $36,976 (+/- $2,729) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,959 (+/- $2,376).WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS),weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, Approximately, 4.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those ages 65 or over.WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov, WEB, US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES,weblink 2024-01-03, data.census.gov,

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 62,209 people, 23,651 households, and 16,876 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,463.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 24,954 housing units at an average density of {{convert|587.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 86.3% White, 5.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.There were 23,651 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11 persons.In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

Economy

Top employers

According to the town's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,WEB, COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT CITY OF SHAWNEE, KANSAS Year Ended December 31, 2020,weblink October 19, 2021, the top employers in the city are:{| class="wikitable"! #! Employer! # of Employees1FedEx Ground>FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.|575|2Bayer>Bayer HealthCare, LLC-Animal Div|550|3|First Student|400|4|Shawnee, City of|330|4Walmart>Wal-Mart Super Center|300|5|Nazdar Industries|280|7Hy-Vee>Hy-Vee Food Stores|250|8|KU MedWest|225|9Target Corporation>Target Super Store|190|10|Kraft Tool Company|180

Government

Shawnee has a council–manager government. Mayor and councilmembers are elected to four year terms. Each ward has two representatives whose terms are staggered by two years. However, the elections of April 2010 and 2012 will serve for three years.WEB,weblink City Government homepage, 10 December 2010, The day-to-day operations are managed by the city manager.

Libraries and museums

(File:Johnson County Museum of History Entry sign, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.jpg|thumb|JoCo Museum of History)Two branches of the Johnson County Library serves the Shawnee Mission area. The Library includes 13 locations throughout Johnson County, including the Monticello and Shawnee Libraries.WEB, Locations,weblink 19 October 2021, Johnson County Library, Shawnee Town 1929 Museum and Wonderscope Children's Museum are also located within the city.WEB,weblink Old Shawnee Town Museum homepage, WEB,weblink Wonderscope homepage, WEB, 2009-03-21, Johnson County Museums - About the Museums,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20090321062645weblink">weblink 2009-03-21,

Media

{{See also|Media in Kansas City, Missouri}}Shawnee is in the Kansas City metropolitan area's television and radio markets. The Shawnee Dispatch was a weekly newspaper published by the Lawrence Journal-World and The World CompanyNEWS,weblink the Shanwee Dispatch homepage, 10 January 2014, October 23, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20211023194741weblink">weblink dead, which ceased operation in November 2018.WEB, Staff Report, 2018-11-28, Shawnee Dispatch ceases publication,weblink Shawnee Dispatch, en, The Shawnee Mission Post provides local media coverage for city, along with other cities within the Shawnee Mission area.WEB, Senter, Jay, 2022-05-10, About the Shawnee Mission Post,weblink 2023-12-04, Shawnee Mission Post, en-US,

Schools

• USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District
• USD 232 De Soto School District
• Maranatha Christian Academy
• Kansas City, Kansas Archdiocese Catholic Schools
• Midland Adventist Academy
• Hope Lutheran School

Transportation

Johnson County Transit provides local bus service to the city.

Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in and/or have lived in Shawnee include energy executive Linda Cook,WEB, Chazan, Guy, Linda Cook - Executive Director, Gas & Power, ROYAL DUTCH SHELL, The 50 Women to Watch 2008, The Wall Street Journal, 2008-11-20,weblink 2016-01-21, former Attorney General of Kansas Phill Kline,Mann, Fred (October 8, 2006). "Family, past shape Kline's efforts as attorney general," Wichita Eagle. and comedian Chris Porter.WEB, Chris Porter Bio, MTV.com,weblink 2016-01-21,

Sister cities

• {{flagdeco|DEU}} Erfurt, Thuringia, GermanyWEB, Sister Cities,weblink cityofshawnee.org, en-US,
• {{flagdeco|IRL}} Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland
• {{flagdeco|BEL}} Pittem, Belgium

References

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Further reading

{{See also|Johnson County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Johnson County, Kansas}}

External links

{{Commons category|Shawnee, Kansas}}

• City of Shawnee
• Shawnee - Directory of Public Officials
• Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce
• Shawnee city map, KDOT

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