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Shannon

North Carolina · 125 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−37%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
−41%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
571462363254142000201020202024Shannon
2024125
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,156
−1%since 2000
from $13,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+43.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+65%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(35)
Black30.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.7%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(11)
Black8.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.8%(36)
Diversity Score76.8%(96)
Diversity Score
77
−5%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
28.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
28.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2012
from 35.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2016
from 71.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2016
from 28.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, North Carolina?

Shannon, North Carolina has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Shannon, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shannon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shannon, North Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in Shannon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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