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Shannon

Mississippi · 1,496 residents (2025 est.) · 4.05 sq mi
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Shannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,297. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 274 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,900. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,383
−17%since 2000
from 1,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,496 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,297
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,906
+61%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−5%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(731)
Black53.9%(893)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(1,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(510)
Black47%(650)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(124)
Diversity Score78.7%(1,089)
Diversity Score
79
+23%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+103%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.1%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, Mississippi?

Shannon, Mississippi has about 1,383 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Shannon, Mississippi earns about $42,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shannon, Mississippi expensive?

In Shannon, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $130,900, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shannon, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shannon, Mississippi?

About 24.1% of people in Shannon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shannon, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Shannon, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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