Shawnee, Kansas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Shawnee, Kansas
settlement_type = City
nickname = Gum Springs
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map_caption = Location in the state of Kansas


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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kansas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Johnson
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area_magnitude = 1 E6
area_total_km2 = 110.2
area_land_km2 = 108.1
area_water_km2 = 2.1
population_as_of = 2000
population_note = United States Census Bureau
population_total = 47996
population_density_km2 = 444.0
timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -6
area_total_sq_mi = 42.5
area_land_sq_mi = 41.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.8
elevation_m = 325
elevation_ft = 1066
latd = 39 |latm = 0 |lats = 46 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 45 |longs = 57 |longEW = W
postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 66200-66299
area_code = 913
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 20-64500GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0478925GR|3
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website = http://www.cityofshawnee.org |

Shawnee is a rapidly growing city located in northwest Johnson County, Kansas, United States and is a western suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. The population was 47,996 at the 2000 census. In 2008, Money Magazine ranked Shawnee, KS the [http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/PL2064500.html 39th best place to live] in the United States when comparing cities with population between 50,000 and 300,000.

Shawnee's fur trading and pioneering heritage blends histories of these Kansas Territory townships: Monticello and Shawnee. Additionally, the Kempf Family Homestead and Dairy is a major source of local produce and works with local schools to encourage agricultural growth in the area.

Geography

Shawnee is located at coor dms|39|0|46|N|94|45|57|W|city (39.012767, -94.765818)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.5 square miles (110.2 km²), of which, 41.7 square miles (108.1 km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it (1.88%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 47,996 people, 18,522 households, and 13,243 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,149.7 people per square mile (444.0/km²). There were 19,086 housing units at an average density of 457.2/sq mi (176.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.35% White, 2.96% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.87% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.36% of the population.

There were 18,522 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,626, and the median income for a family was $70,288. Males had a median income of $45,777 versus $31,428 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,142. About 2.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Libraries

The award-winning [http://www.jocolibrary.org Johnson County Library] provides access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people's lives. The Library includes 13 locations throughout Johnson County, including the [http://www.jocolibrary.org/index.asp?DisplayPageID=326 Shawnee Library] .

Community

Cultural connections

* [http://www.cityofshawnee.org/cultural.htm Community Stewardship Overview] includes following:
** [http://www.shawneetown.org/ Old Shawnee Town]
** [http://www.wonderscope.org/ Wonderscope Children's Museum] [http://www.travelks.com/destfinddestination.asp?region=1&city=205&destinationtype=ks_attractions&destination=1296&x=5&y=8]
** [http://www.jocomuseum.org/about.htm Johnson County Museum] [http://www.travelks.com/destfinddestination.asp?region=1&city=205&destinationtype=ks_attractions&destination=776&x=12&y=9]
** [http://www.jocolibrary.org/ JoCo Public Libraries]
* [http://www.travelks.com/destfindcity.asp?region=1&city=205&destinationtype=ks_attractions History of Shawnee]
* Rev. Charles Blue Jacket, Shawnee missionary honored by City Hall sculpure. [http://www.travelks.com/s/index.cfm?LID=231]
* Fur trappers and frontier pioneers

Natural diversions

* [http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/shawnee_mission.cfm Shawnee Mission Park:] [http://www.travelks.com/destfinddestination.asp?region=1&city=205&destinationtype=ks_attractions&destination=1707&x=10&y=6]

Sister cities

*Pittem, Belgium
*Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland
*Erfurt, Germany.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofshawnee.org City of Shawnee Kansas Website]
* [http://www.cityofshawnee.org/parks/parksandrecreation.htm City Parks & Recreation Destinations]
* [http://www.jocolibrary.org/index.asp?DisplayPageID=326 JoCo Family: "Shawnee Community Library"]
* [http://www.jocohistory.org/timeline/index.asp Johnson County. Kansas :: History Timelines]
* [http://www.shawneekschamber.com/ SACC: Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.shawnee-edc.com/ SEDC: Shawnee Economic Development Council]

Related resources

* [http://www.octa-trails.org OCTA: Oregon-California Trails Association]
* [http://www.jchs.org/education/jacomo_bookmark.htm Online History: Educational Sources]