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Shannon

Mississippi · 1,496 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 $26,652. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% 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 $103,800. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,496
−10%since 2000
from 1,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+35%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shannon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,652
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,889
+17%since 2000
from $13,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+116%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(488)
Black61.4%(919)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(24)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score60.3%(902)
Diversity Score
60
−6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, Mississippi?

Shannon, Mississippi has about 1,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shannon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Shannon, Mississippi earns about $26,652 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, Mississippi?

About 17.3% 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 29.4% 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 77 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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