A Demographic Profile of Shawnee County, Kansas

Introduction

Shawnee County, Kansas is comprised of eleven cities (or towns), including; Auburn, Belmont, Berryton, Dover, Grove, Pauline, Rossville, Silver Lake, Tecumseh, Topeka, and Wakarusa. Shawnee County has a population of 169,871, which represents approximately .06% of the total U.S. population. Using gender, age, and race, a comparison of the Shawnee County and U.S. populations will be discussed. The results will be illustrated through the use of various graphs. This comparison will conclude that the Shawnee County population resembles the total U.S. population. Additional Shawnee County demographic characteristics will be covered, including: marital status, education, occupation, and household income. Analysis of the data should lead to an understanding of the Shawnee County market and various segments.

Shawnee County vs. U.S. Demographics


There are several demographics that may be used to describe a population. Three primary demographics are gender, age, and r...