Shawnee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 169,871 people, with a population density of about 308.86 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 550.00 square miles (1,424.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Topeka, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Topeka.
Geographically, Shawnee County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Auburn 1,080 ft and its lowest point at Silver Lake 911 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.