Shawnee, OK β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Pottawatomie County Β· Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Shawnee based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Shawnee
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 65Income: 36Home Value: 15Safety: 50Education: 23Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 44

Quick Stats

Population

31,511

2023 ACS

Median Income

$54,281

2023

Median Home Value

$147,800

2023

Median Rent

$912

2023

Median Age

35.0

Unemployment

6.3%

Cost of Living Index

88.1

100 = national avg

Shawnee is a city in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, with a population of 31,511 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Shawnee is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Shawnee is $54,281, and the median home value is $147,800. The cost of living index is 88.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $912 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, and the median age is 35.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

31,511

Male

14,999

47.6%

Female

16,512

52.4%

Median Age

35.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.3%

High School or Higher

36.0%

Foreign Born

2.2%

Veterans

5.7%

Married

36.0%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.463

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

70.9%

Foreign Born

2.2%

White
70.9%
Black
4.3%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
13.1%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
9.8%
Other
0.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%

2,259 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

92.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,778 (78.7%)
Puerto Rican
103 (4.6%)
Cuban
12 (0.5%)
Dominican
7 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
5 (0.2%)
Colombian
10 (0.4%)
Honduran
2 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
343 (15.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
109 (42.2%)
Chinese
36 (14.0%)
Filipino
72 (27.9%)
Vietnamese
30 (11.6%)
Korean
2 (0.8%)
Laotian
9 (3.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Marshallese
19 (22.4%)
Other Pacific Islander
66 (77.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
8 (0.2%)
Sioux
53 (1.3%)
Other Native American
4,080 (98.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

29,422

English Only

96.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

691 speakers

Limited English

0.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
691 (2.3%)
Other Asian
117 (0.4%)
German
91 (0.3%)
Other Languages
90 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
57 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
30 (0.1%)
Chinese
24 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
23 (0.1%)
Tagalog
15 (0.1%)
Arabic
13 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.1%

Limited English Proficiency

0.9%

Spanish
23.3% limited English
Other Asian
18.8% limited English
German
26.4% limited English
Other Languages
14.4% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,788

5.7% of population

Disability Rate

36.5%

653 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,212

Unemployment Rate

13.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
31.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.8%
Vietnam
35.4%
Korea
3.0%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.5%
35-54
22.1%
55-64
22.7%
65-74
27.0%
75+
15.8%

Male Veterans

1,553

86.9%

Female Veterans

235

13.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,212

Non-Veteran Income

$29,338

Difference

$22,874

78.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

653

Without Disability

1,135

Disability Rate

36.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

14,831

#1 Ancestry

German

11.4% (3,583)

#2 Ancestry

English

10.2% (3,199)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

8.9% (2,813)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
11.4%
English
10.2%
Irish
8.9%
American
5.1%
French
1.8%
Scottish
1.7%
Italian
1.1%
European
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Welsh
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%
Polish
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
British
0.3%
Danish
0.3%
Czech
0.3%
Arab
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,786

Family Households

7,390

62.7%

Married Couples

4,976

42.2%

Non-Family Households

4,396

37.3%

Single Mother Households

1,668

14.2%

Single Father Households

746

6.3%

Living Alone

3,731

31.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,708

In Married Couple

4,420

65.9%

With Single Mother

1,633

24.3%

With Single Father

655

9.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$67,850

Married Couple Income

$86,786

Single Mother Income

$33,378

Single Father Income

$52,424

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

495

Grandparents Responsible

247

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$54,281

-26% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,641

-26% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.5%

+51% vs national

Gini Index

0.4675

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.3%

+20% vs national

SNAP Recipients

18.5%

of households

How Shawnee Compares

Shawnee vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Shawnee is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
22.8%
$25-50K
23.6%
$50-75K
19.7%
$75-100K
12.7%
$100-150K
13.0%
$150-200K
4.9%
$200K+
3.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

+25% vs OK avg

Labor Force

13,929

Employed

13,030

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.0

Work from Home

6.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

88.1

100 = national avg

-11.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$38,763

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$91,621

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
88.0
Food
91.5
Transportation
83.7
Healthcare
93.2
Utilities
92.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$714

per month

2 Bedroom

$937

per month

The median household income in Shawnee, OK is $54,281, which is 25.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,641. The poverty rate of 20.5% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4675, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 13,929. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 6.3% working from home. About 82.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 88.1, which is 11.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,763 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$142,000

Median List Price

$218,250

Price Per Sq Ft

$91

Days on Market

33

Active Inventory

142

Months of Supply

6.5

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$170,975

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,130

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

9.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

37.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

93.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
9.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
37.1%
Listings with Price Drops
21.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 20.2%List Price ↑ 3.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

22

New Listings

46

Pending Sales

35

Homes Sold ↓ 40.5%New Listings ↑ 4.5%Pending ↓ 22.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$91

Median List $/SF

$131

Sale $/SF ↓ 24.8%List $/SF ↓ 7.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Shawnee vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Shawnee is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$147,800

Median Rent

$912

Total Housing Units

13,641

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Owner Occupied

57.4%

Renter Occupied

42.6%

Median Property Tax

$1,169

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$787

Housing Types

Single Family
79.8%
Multi-Family
18.0%
Mobile Home
2.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,169

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.79%

of home value

Median Home Value

$147,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,397

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,169) by the median home value ($147,800). In Shawnee, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.79%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Shawnee, OK is $142,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 33 days on the market. 9.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $91. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,130/month. About 57.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 13,641 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,169. The effective tax rate is 0.79%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Property Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Total Crimes

16

2024

Violent Clearance

0%

cases solved

Property Clearance

0%

cases solved

How Shawnee Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Shawnee police solve 0% of motor vehicle theft cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent0N/AN/A
RapeViolent0N/AN/A
RobberyViolent0N/AN/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent2N/A0.0%
BurglaryProperty2N/A0.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty10N/A0.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2N/A0.0%

Shawnee, OK reported 2 violent crimes and 14 property crimes in 2024. Law enforcement cleared 0% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 10 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024214N/AN/A
2023118N/AN/A
2022314N/AN/A
2021321N/AN/A
2020213N/AN/A
2019419N/AN/A
2018713N/AN/A
2017522N/AN/A
2016329N/AN/A
20151036N/AN/A

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

82.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

77.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

75.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

54.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

44

Public Assistance

$21.1M

Individual Assistance

$5.9M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $20.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
East Thunderbird Fire β†’FireMar 2025β€”β€”
Clear Pond Fire β†’FireMar 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’TornadoApr 2024β€”$149K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’TornadoApr 2023$15.5M$1.5M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2022β€”$100K
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2020$467Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$74K$851K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJun 2019$161K$26K
Shumach Fire Complex β†’FireMar 2018β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$1.4M$747K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’TornadoMay 2013$757K$1.6M
Twin Lakes Fire Complex β†’FireAug 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe StormMay 2011$110Kβ€”
Shawnee Fire β†’FireMar 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-l… β†’Severe StormMay 2010$510K$333K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 2010$453Kβ€”

Showing 20 of 44 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

153

Total Claims Paid

$2,354,476

Avg Claim Payout

$15,389

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

17

Federal Funding

$18,515,696

Properties Protected

6

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.54

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan5$96,000
103.2: Feasibility, Engineering, and Design Studies - Safe Rooms2$1,628,290
601.1: Generators2$3,035,840
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation2$10,725
700.1: Management Costs - Salaries; 700.4: Management Costs - Supplies1$51,808

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Shawnee has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, ice storm, hail. The area has had 44 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 153 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,066,965 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,895,399 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.5%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

25.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

40.9%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

19.1%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Shawnee has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.8 mi

Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee3.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Prague Regional Memorial Hospital16.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital26.8 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

32,108

Violations (5yr)

21

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SHAWNEE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY29,9905
POTTAWATOMIE CO DEVELOPMENT AUTH1,2000
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY RWD #356015
POTTAWATOMIE CO. RWD #3 (DALE PLANT)3130
STEELMAN ESTATES451

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

5.7K MT

Top Emitter

CANADIAN VALLEY LANDFILL

5.7K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
CANADIAN VALLEY LANDFILL
Republic Services Inc
Waste5,694

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 21 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 5.7K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-20% vs national

Drive Alone

82.3%

+5% vs national

Work From Home

6.3%

-33% vs national

Carpool

8.6%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How Shawnee's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202377012
202222000
202166010
202022100
201967001
201822000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Shawnee, OK is 19 minutes, which is 20.1% below the national average of 23 minutes. 82.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.3% work from home, which is above the OK state average of 5.7%. 8.6% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 7 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

69.5%

of households

No Internet

9.1%

of households

Total Households

11,786

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
69.5%
Cellular Data Plan
85.2%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.4%
No Internet Access
9.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.2%

of households

Smartphone

90.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.6%

of households

Tablet

51.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.2%
Smartphone
90.3%
Desktop / Laptop
68.6%
Tablet
51.4%
Smartphone Only
18.6%
No Computer
5.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.2Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8Β’

per kWh

-51% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$132

residential

-10% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Shawnee vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

32,108

Violations (5yr)

21

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SHAWNEE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water29,9905
POTTAWATOMIE CO DEVELOPMENT AUTHCommunityPurchased surface water1,2000
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY RWD #3CommunitySurface water56015
POTTAWATOMIE CO. RWD #3 (DALE PLANT)CommunityGUP3130
STEELMAN ESTATESCommunityGround water451

89.4% of households in Shawnee have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.1% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 32,108 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Shawnee is located in Pottawatomie County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Shawnee.

Election Overview

Source: Pottawatomie County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

7,266

25.3%

GOP Votes

20,915

72.7%

Total Votes

28,774

Margin

R+47.4%

Shift from 2020

R+1.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+47.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20247,26620,91528,77425.3%72.7%R+47.4
20207,27520,24028,18525.8%71.8%R+46.0
20166,00517,82625,41723.6%70.1%R+46.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Pottawatomie County recorded 28,774 total votes. Republicans won the county with 72.7% of the vote compared to 25.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+47.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.4pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

181

Total Assets

$511.9M

Total Income

$247.4M

Per 10K Residents

57.4

nonprofits

+2.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

23

Median Assets

$633K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
21
Human Services
18
Recreation & Sports
14
Religion
14
Arts & Culture
10
Housing & Shelter
10
Philanthropy
6
Animal-Related
5
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Health Care
3
Crime & Legal
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Mental Health
2
Public Safety
2
Employment
1
International
1
Science & Tech
1
Social Science
1
Unknown
1
93.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $478.5M of $511.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Shawnee

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITYEducation$326.6M$166.8M1956
AVEDIS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$103.2M$30.0M1989
SOUTH CENTRAL INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$10.9M$9.5M1984
COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR REHABILITATION MEASURE ANDHousing & Shelter$9.2M$378K1992
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTCommunity Improvement$6.8M$5.9M1976
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA INCHuman Services$6.0M$2.0M1971
CLEO L CRAIG FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.7M$961K1997
HOME INTEGRATION INCHuman Services$4.2M$5.1M1992
PROJECT H E A R T INCFood & Agriculture$3.5M$4.8M1984
DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$3.4M$255K2005
GATEWAY TO PREVENTION AND RECOVERY INCβ€”$3.4M$2.9M1985
POTTWATOMIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYβ€”$2.3M$162K1979
SOUTH CENTRAL HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$838K2008
CENTRAL OKLA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCYβ€”$2.1M$2.1M1968
COMMUNITY RENEWAL OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY INCHuman Services$1.7M$1.1M2016
MABEE-GERRER MUSEUM OF ART INCArts & Culture$1.5M$613K1992
MARGARET MANOR ELDERLY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.4M$118K2011
PROJECT SAFE INCβ€”$1.2M$1.2M1986
FAMILY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY A CORPORATIONEducation$1.2M$1.4M2000
SOUTHWESTERN SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONSocial Science$1.1M$569K2014
UNITED WAY OF EASTERN FRONTIER COUNTRY INCβ€”$1.1M$603K1970
COMMUNITY MARKET OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY INCORPORATEDFood & Agriculture$1.0M$821K2015
OKEMAH COMMUNITY SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY INCβ€”$1.0M$327K1986
205 CORPORATIONβ€”$883K$271K1987
SHAWNEE LITTLE THEATRE INCArts & Culture$839K$114K1971
SHAWNEE REDEMPTION MINISTRIES INCMental Health$834K$40K2021
LEGACY PARENTING CENTERHuman Services$810K$931K2015
YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER INCHuman Services$771K$1.3M1973
COCAA SEMINOLE DEVELOPMENT INCHousing & Shelter$767K$74K2011
FAITH 7 ACTIVITY CENTER INCβ€”$674K$395K1970
BIG FIVE ADA HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$659K$85K2002
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS INCEducation$651K$81K1997
DANAS GARDEN APARTMENTSHousing & Shelter$614K$100K2007
DUNBAR HERITAGE APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$608K$64K2012
LOUIS SANDMANN SENIOR HOUSING INCCrime & Legal$603K$76K2006
MISSION SHAWNEE INCHuman Services$471K$139K2006
SHAWNEE RESCUE MISSION INCHuman Services$317K$41K2006
THE GOLDEN RULE HOMEβ€”$264K$11K1994
CARGO RANCH INCRecreation & Sports$246K$97K2009
SAFE EVENTS FOR FAMILIESYouth Development$217K$60K2011
WILL FOUNDATIONβ€”$206K$26K1989
MESSIAHS COMPASSION INCHuman Services$192K$110K2018
WORRELS HAVEN INCHuman Services$179K$52K2024
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INCHuman Services$166K$413K2022
OKLAHOMA INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$156K$297K2025
OKLAHOMA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$151K$280K2007
SHAWNEE POLICE FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$141K$39K2019
SHAWNEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$119K$81K1999
CROY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$113K$213K1996
SHAWNEE BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY INCCommunity Improvement$108K$64K2017

Shawnee, OK has 181 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $511.9M. The most common category is Education, with 21 organizations. 23 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 57.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

244

Total Approved

$88.6M

Jobs Supported

2,164

Per 10K Residents

77.4

SBA loans

-15.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

39

Top Lender

BancFirst

107 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1993–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

228

Total Amount

$80.0M

Avg Loan

$350,755

Median Loan

$139,500

SBA Guaranteed

$59.3M(74%)

Jobs Supported

1,786

5047% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$8.7M

Avg Loan

$542,313

Median Loan

$299,000

7(a) β€” 93%504 β€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

16

7% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$11.5M

13% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$719,088

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services27 loans
NAICS 81
$10.3M
Retail Trade26 loans
NAICS 44
$4.8M
Accommodation & Food Services25 loans
NAICS 72
$12.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance20 loans
NAICS 62
$15.4M
Manufacturing15 loans
NAICS 33
$8.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Van Eaton Ready Mix Inc.5$8.5M
United Dynamics Inc.9$6.7M
Shawnee Asset Management Llc1$4.6M
Golden Rule Senior Properties Llc1$4.3M
Walker Funeral & Cremation Service1$3.2M
Mahalaxmi Krupa Llc1$2.2M
Bison Metals Technologies Llc1$2.0M
Rose Manor Llc1$2.0M
Pkl Orthodontics Pc1$1.7M
Best Western "cinderella Motor1$1.5M

Shawnee, OK has received 244 SBA loans totaling $88.6M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 228 loans (93% of the total), supporting 1,786 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $8.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Shawnee is BancFirst with 107 loans. That works out to 77.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

4

Total Population

66,403

Avg Median Income

$62,871

Avg Home Value

$152,775

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7480121,804$53,265$122,900$86874.1
7480422,405$66,525$198,500$946100.2
7485111,161$77,500$159,600$62484.1
7487311,033$54,193$130,100$823137.0

Shawnee, OK has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 66,403. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $62,871. The average median home value is $152,775. The average median monthly rent is $815.

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