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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shannon

Georgia · 1,682 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Shannon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,144. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,682
+11%since 1990
from 1,514 in 1990
1990 – 2024
338 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 304 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
−13%since 1990
from 45.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,144
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,213 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,565
+78%since 1990
from $9,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.5
−9%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,498)
Black1.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,588)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score6.9%(116)
7
+164%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+19.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shannon, Georgia?

Shannon, Georgia has about 1,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Georgia?

The typical household in Shannon, Georgia earns about $41,144 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shannon, Georgia expensive?

In Shannon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Georgia?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shannon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shannon, Georgia?

About 5.8% of people in Shannon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shannon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shannon, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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