Shawnee Population 2026

Shawnee has a population of 65,046, making it the #608 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 135× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Shawnee (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
65,046
Rank in United States
#608
Coordinates
39.04°N, 94.72°W
~325 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,527 km
948 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kansas

CityPopulationRank in United States
Wichita396,119#49
Overland Park186,515#139
Kansas City152,933#179
Olathe134,305#208
Topeka125,963#233
Lawrence93,917#356
Manhattan56,308#745
Lenexa52,490#819

Cities near Shawnee

FAQ

What is the population of Shawnee?
Shawnee has a population of 65,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #608 biggest city in United States.
What state is Shawnee in?
Shawnee is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Shawnee the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,527 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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