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Shannon

Georgia · 1,862 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Shannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,862
+11%since 2000
from 1,682 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
374 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,821
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,144 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,555
−6%since 2000
from $17,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+51%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,588)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,756)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(43)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score12.3%(230)
Diversity Score
12
+79%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, Georgia?

Shannon, Georgia has about 1,862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Georgia?

The typical household in Shannon, Georgia earns about $33,821 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Georgia?

About 8.1% 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 18.7% 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 348 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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