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Shannon

Georgia · 1,919 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 $47,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,800. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,919
+14%since 2000
from 1,682 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,431
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,310
+38%since 2000
from $17,565 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+84%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,700)
Black3.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(75)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.9%(37)
Diversity Score22%(423)
Diversity Score
22
+219%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
58.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, Georgia?

Shannon, Georgia has about 1,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Georgia?

The typical household in Shannon, Georgia earns about $47,431 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 $132,800, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Georgia?

About 15.7% 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 20.6% 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 405 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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