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Shannon

Mississippi · 1,657 residents · 4.05 sq mi
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Shannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,773. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,657
+17%since 1990
from 1,419 in 1990
1990 – 2025
409 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.1
−6%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,773
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,592
+53%since 1990
from $8,887 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
64.1%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
35.9% rent
1.8
−29%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(853)
Black39.4%(559)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score61.9%(879)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(731)
Black53.9%(893)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score64%(1,060)
64
+3%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, Mississippi?

Shannon, Mississippi has about 1,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Shannon, Mississippi earns about $29,773 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 $53,600, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Mississippi?

About 5.8% 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 18.4% of people in Shannon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shannon, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Shannon, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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