Fort Shawnee
Census-designated place in Allen County, Ohio

Fort Shawnee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allen County, Ohio, with 6,263 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cridersville, 2.3 miles S.
- 6,263residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 659 / sq mipopulation density
- 45806ZIP code
About Fort Shawnee
Fort Shawnee is census-designated place (CDP) in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fort Shawnee is adjacent to the city of Lima and the village of Cridersville in Auglaize County. In 2012, village residents voted to disincorporate the village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of 7.25 square miles (18.78 km2), of which 7.21 square miles (18.67 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
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Living in Fort Shawnee
- Median household income
- $90,491
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Median rent
- $1,035/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Fort Shawnee had 6,263 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,263 |
|---|---|
| Density | 659 per sq mi (254 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Shawnee at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,263 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6831° N, 84.1495° W |
| ZIP code | 45806 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3927944 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Shawnee
- Cridersville2.3 mi S
- Lima4.4 mi NE
- Uniopolis6.5 mi SE
- Buckland7.1 mi SW
- Elida7.6 mi N
- Wapakoneta8.4 mi S
- Westminster9.2 mi E
- St. Johns9.5 mi SE
- Cairo10.8 mi N
- Waynesfield10.8 mi SE
- Spencerville10.8 mi W
- Gomer11.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Shawnee
What county is Fort Shawnee in?
Fort Shawnee is in Allen County, Ohio.
What is the population of Fort Shawnee, OH?
6,263 people lived in Fort Shawnee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Shawnee, OH?
The ZIP code of Fort Shawnee is 45806.
What is the elevation of Fort Shawnee?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Shawnee?
Cridersville (2.3 mi), Lima (4.4 mi), Uniopolis (6.5 mi), Buckland (7.1 mi), Elida (7.6 mi).
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