Economic Development
Opportunity Starts In Shawnee Township
Shawnee Township is the location for business success in West Central Ohio. We are a thriving center for heavy industry, commercial businesses and agriculture. Shawnee Township combines the infrastructure of a large community with the suburban, family-oriented neighborhoods today’s companies seek. With its proximity to transportation, educated workforce and abundant land, Shawnee Township is ready to help your business launch or expand.
Opportunity Starts In Shawnee Township
Shawnee Township is the location for business success in West Central Ohio. We are a thriving center for heavy industry, commercial businesses and agriculture. Shawnee Township combines the infrastructure of a large community with the suburban, family-oriented neighborhoods today’s companies seek. With its proximity to transportation, educated workforce and abundant land, Shawnee Township is ready to help your business launch or expand.
Our People
- Popualtion: 12,482 (source: 2020 U.S. Census)
- Median Household Income: $92,758 (source: 2024 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates)
- 5,133 Housing Units (source: 2024 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates)
- Education: 33% have achieved a bachelor’s degree or higher (source: 2024 American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates)
Transportation
- Highways: I-75 runs through Shawnee Township. Shawnee Township is less than 15 miles from the intersection of I-75 and U.S. 30, and within a one hour drive of I-70, I-69, I-90.
- Railroads: Shawnee Township is served by CSX, Norfolk Southern and RJ Corman railways.
- Pipelines: Numerous pipelines cross Shawnee Township, serving the refinery and chemical plants.
- Airport: The Allen County airport is less than 5 miles from Shawnee Township.
Industries
Shawnee Township’s major industries include:
- Cenovus Lima Refinery
- Nutrien
- Joint Systems Manufacturing Center
- Ineos
- Marathon Petroleum
- Ft. Amanda Specialties
- PPG
- Whemco
- ALPLA
- Sign Source USA
Agriculture
Agriculture is the largest industry in Allen County, and is a significant part of Shawnee Township’s economy. Local farms focus heavily on soybean, corn and wheat production. The area is also home to many livestock operations, including dairy and poultry.
Schools
Shawnee Township is home to the Shawnee Local School District, which is ranked among the Best Elementary, Middle and High Schools by U.S. News and World Report. All grade levels feature well-equipped science labs, state-of the-art computers, and comprehensive library/media centers. Shawnee High School has a number of advanced placement course offerings, excellent fine arts classes, technology coursework, and tech programs.
Apollo Career Center is also located in Shawnee Township. Apollo Career Center is a vocational school that prepares students to be next ready and to have a positive impact in our community. Apollo’s adult education center offers a wide range of long-term and short-term programs across all industries. As one of Ohio’s leading career technical training centers, Apollo has forged strong partnerships with businesses and industries across the region.
Shawnee Local School District
Apollo Career Center
