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Shannon

North Carolina · 263 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Shannon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,589. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,800. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
+34%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.1
−12%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
571462363254142000201020202024Shannon
2024125
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,589
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,534
+62%since 2000
from $13,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,800
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−47.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
62.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.5
−78%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(20)
Black25.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.8%(97)
Diversity Score87.8%(231)
Diversity Score
88
+9%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
48.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
71.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, North Carolina?

Shannon, North Carolina has about 263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shannon, North Carolina earns about $52,589 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 $24,800.

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 34.2% 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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