Jobs & Employment in Shawnee, KS
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
39,204
Employed
37,911
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.5%
Carpool5.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home18.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.1%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed4.0%
Shawnee, KS has an unemployment rate of 3.1% with a labor force of 39,204. The average commute time is 18 minutes. About 73.5% of workers drive alone to work. 18.3% of workers work from home.