Township · Kansas
Mission Township, Shawnee County, Kansas
Mission Township, Shawnee County, township, in Shawnee County, Kansas. Mission Township, Shawnee County had 10,195 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,055 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,074 (±25). GEOID 2017747275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,195
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,055 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,074 ±25
Median household income
$121,565
±$9,933 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$291,300
±$19,687 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,428
±$514 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Mission Township, Shawnee County and what county is it in?
Mission Township, Shawnee County is a township in Shawnee County, Kansas. It covers 28.0 square miles of land, 359 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mission Township, Shawnee County is in the Topeka, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mission Township, Shawnee County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,195 people lived in Mission Township, Shawnee County on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 10,055 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,074 (±25).
| Measure | Mission Township, Shawnee County | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,074±25 | 178,025 | +539 |
| Households | 4,000±248 | 75,458 | +596 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.15 | 2.29 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 4,124±264 | 81,075 | +481 |
Mission Township, Shawnee County's population since 2000
From 9,070 in 2000 to 10,195 in 2025: up 12.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mission Township, Shawnee County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mission Township, Shawnee County?
The median resident of Mission Township, Shawnee County is 46.1 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.4%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mission Township, Shawnee County | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±2.6 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8%±3.3 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1%±4.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 47.5%±3.2 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4%±4.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.6%±4.6 pts | 71.0% | −6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7%±2.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±2.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4%±2.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±2.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5%±1.2 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.4%±5.4 pts | 32.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.8%±4.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5%±3.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mission Township, Shawnee County earn?
Half of Mission Township, Shawnee County's 4,000 households earn less than $121,565 a year (±$9,933), against $67,104 in Shawnee County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $120,174 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Mission Township, Shawnee County | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,565±$9,933 | $67,104 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $144,285±$14,118 | $88,163 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,439±$5,439 | $37,908 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6%±8.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9%±1.4 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3%±2.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mission Township, Shawnee County?
Owners occupy 93.7% of Mission Township, Shawnee County's occupied homes and renters 6.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $291,300 by its owner (±$19,687). The median renter pays $1,428 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mission Township, Shawnee County | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,300±$19,687 | $180,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,428±$514 | $1,000 | −$850 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±20.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,984±$258 | $1,474 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.7%±2.3 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.3%±2.3 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,124±264 | 81,075 | +481 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7%±14.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.3%±2.4 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4%±5.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Mission Township, Shawnee County work and get to work?
82.0% of Mission Township, Shawnee County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Mission Township, Shawnee County | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.3%±4.5 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±5.5 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±4.8 pts | 11.2% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±2.0 | 17.9 min | +2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mission Township, Shawnee County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Mission Township, Shawnee County, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $127,297 (Tract 36.04) to $132,919 (Tract 36.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 36.04Shawnee County | 4,181 | $127,297 |
| Tract 36.07Shawnee County | 6,327 | $117,105 |
| Tract 36.05Shawnee County | 4,459 | $132,919 |
| Tract 27.02Shawnee County | 3,979 | $56,048 |
| Tract 24.01Shawnee County | 2,441 | $56,513 |
| Tract 36.06Shawnee County | 5,055 | $83,292 |
| Tract 37.01Shawnee County | 5,341 | $84,591 |
| Tract 39.02Shawnee County | 4,636 | $92,174 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mission Township, Shawnee County) · Census block assignment files
How does Mission Township, Shawnee County compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mission Township, Shawnee County is the 1,211th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 8th-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Mission Township, Shawnee County ranks 17th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 104th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 202nd | 376 |
| Median household income | 17th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 375 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 333 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 374 |
| Median age | 78th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd | 374 |
| Work from home | 76th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 227th | 375 |
Mission Township, Shawnee County's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mission Township, Shawnee County?
16 of the 57 figures for Mission Township, Shawnee County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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