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Shannon

North Carolina · 217 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 $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
+10%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+2%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
571462363254142000201020202024Shannon
2024125
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,107
−9%since 2000
from $13,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(19)
Black22.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(57)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other33%(72)
Diversity Score89.3%(194)
Diversity Score
89
+11%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+34.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−50.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon, North Carolina?

Shannon, North Carolina has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shannon, North Carolina earns about $23,750 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 $77,700.

How educated are people in Shannon, North Carolina?

About 4.1% 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 39.1% 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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