Shawnee County
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- Population
- 178,025
- Area
- 544.03 sq mi (1,409.02 km²), 11.7 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.4
- Households
- 75,458
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $67,104
- Median house value
- $180,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Mini profile: Chris Herron sets for success
Head volleyball coach Chris Herron never imagined becoming a volleyball coach. Before coming to Washburn, Herron coached many sports at the high school level, including football, track and basketball. There,... The post Mini profile: Chris Herron sets for success first appeared…
Washburn Volleyball takes on Northeastern State University
On Sept. 26, Washburn volleyball won 3-0 against Northeastern State University at Lee Arena. Throughout the game, Washburn was in a constant volley with opponents, Northeastern State, hitting kills back... The post Washburn Volleyball takes on Northeastern State University first…
The Amazing Digital Circus: Everything has impact
“The Amazing Digital Circus” is a nine episode, independently produced Australian-American computer-animated web series that ran from 2023 to 2026. Created and written by Gooseworx and produced by Glitch Productions,... The post The Amazing Digital Circus: Everything has impact…
The growth of Washburn Tech
The Washburn Institute of Technology recently gained a new campus. The building was transformed from a previous Kmart store to a building dedicated to the extension of numerous programs provided... The post The growth of Washburn Tech first appeared on The Washburn Review .
Should the Kansas Bureau of Investigation leave Topeka? One lawmaker says it’s an option
Lawmakers are divided over whether Topeka and Shawnee County should contribute money or resources to a proposed $80 million Kansas Bureau of Investigation headquarters, with one suggesting they consider other cities.