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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shannon

North Carolina · 197 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Shannon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,156. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2009. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

197
+95%vs 2009
vs 101 in 2009
2000 – 2024
193 / sq mi
+95%vs 2009
vs 99 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
34.3
−35%vs 2009
vs 52.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
571462363254142000201020202024Shannon
2024125
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,156
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $36,250 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2022
$13,321
−22%vs 2009
vs $16,999 in 2009
US average: $21,522
44.1%
+32.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $121,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2022
$270
US average: $602
65.4%
−34.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
34.6% rent
2.2
−35%vs 2009
vs 3.3 in 2009
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic24.8%(25)
Black22.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score76.4%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(35)
Black30.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score80.7%(159)
81
+6%vs 2009
vs 76 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+14.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
−17.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 86.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shannon, North Carolina?

Shannon, North Carolina has about 197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shannon, North Carolina?

The typical household in Shannon, North Carolina earns about $30,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shannon, North Carolina expensive?

In Shannon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon, North Carolina?

About 14.1% 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 44.1% of people in Shannon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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