Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shawnee, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

396

Median Agei

53.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.2%393

Two or More

0.8%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%16

High School Diploma

49.1%143

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%25

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%28

Associate's Degree

10.7%31

Bachelor's Degree

1%3

Master's Degree

1.7%5

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

2.7%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,700

Median Renti

$665

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.9%150

Renter-Occupied

17.1%31

Total Units

222

Homeownership

82.9%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

28.7%43

$50K–$100K

36%54

$100K–$150K

22%33

$150K–$200K

6%9

$200K–$300K

4.7%7

$300K–$500K

1.3%2

$500K–$1M

1.3%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

5%11

2000–2009

8.6%19

1990–1999

7.7%17

1980–1989

5%11

1970–1979

4.1%9

1960–1969

5%11

1950–1959

0.9%2

1940–1949

2.7%6

1939 or earlier

61.3%136

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.7%119

Electricity

16.6%30

Bottled/LP Gas

15.5%28

Wood

1.1%2

Other

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,656

Mean Household Incomei

$56,603

Per Capita Incomei

$24,962

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

14.9%

Labor Forcei

161

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%6

$10K–$15K

7.7%14

$15K–$20K

5%9

$20K–$25K

8.8%16

$25K–$30K

7.7%14

$30K–$35K

10.5%19

$35K–$40K

2.2%4

$40K–$45K

2.2%4

$45K–$50K

0.6%1

$50K–$60K

12.2%22

$60K–$75K

18.8%34

$75K–$100K

9.4%17

$100K–$125K

2.8%5

$125K–$150K

5%9

$200K+

3.9%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

135

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

137

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(10% of civilian adults)