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County record · fips 20177 · Kansas

ShawneeKS

Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
D+0.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+0.3
this countyKansasnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896+88.4 ptsDemocrats
1892-58.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+44.5 ptsDemocrats
1908+40.0 ptsDemocrats
1904-32.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
178,025
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$67,104
2024 dollars
Non-white
29%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Douglas, KS · Jackson, KS · Jefferson, KS · Osage, KS · Pottawatomie, KS · Wabaunsee, KS