Population 10,462 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shawnee
Household size in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Shawnee run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Louisville area as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other Louisville neighborhoods, though, Shawnee has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.7 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shawnee is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.4, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Shawnee: 23.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shawnee
Renters in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 30.5% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.5% | 32.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 32.5% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.3% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Shawnee rent: 52.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 50.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Shawnee than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1975 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1976 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Shawnee is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $769 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $769 | $826 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $724 | $928 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,074 | $1,200 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$431 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shawnee costs $1,074 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $289 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shawnee
Bachelor's degrees in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 24.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 26.7% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 29.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 32.8% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Shawnee: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 86.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 87.8% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 91.1% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Shawnee never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shawnee
| Period | Shawnee | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shawnee runs well above the national rate: 12.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shawnee compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 2.54 | 37.4 | 23.6% | 52.3% | 13.5% | 1941 | $1,074 | 14.8% | 85.5% | 12.2% |
| Chickasaw | 2.30 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 47.1% | 21.9% | 1947 | $848 | 15.3% | 80.0% | 11.3% |
| Portland | 2.35 | 42.1 | 23.5% | 54.3% | 21.7% | 1940 | $1,012 | 10.2% | 79.2% | 11.1% |
| Parkland | 2.62 | 36.6 | 33.4% | 47.3% | 26.2% | 1942 | $1,105 | 9.6% | 88.7% | 13.8% |
| Russell | 2.39 | 32.4 | 31.8% | 75.4% | 21.9% | 1976 | $863 | 13.1% | 84.5% | 19.2% |
| California | 2.67 | 32.9 | 25.8% | 61.1% | 29.9% | 1945 | $900 | 6.2% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Park Duvalle | 2.45 | 35.1 | 37.7% | 65.8% | 14.6% | 1977 | $1,028 | 12.4% | 89.1% | 16.3% |
| Park Hill | 3.08 | 30.8 | 47.3% | 71.9% | 32.5% | 1945 | $1,025 | 4.0% | 79.1% | 18.6% |
| Central Business District | 1.37 | 37.3 | 4.2% | 82.9% | 20.1% | 1964 | $1,089 | 32.4% | 85.7% | 6.2% |
| Algonquin | 2.33 | 35.2 | 20.2% | 62.5% | 12.5% | 1965 | $828 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 13.0% |
| Old Louisville | 1.76 | 35.1 | 14.5% | 79.9% | 12.5% | 1948 | $947 | 38.2% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shawnee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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