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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shannon County

Missouri · 8,324 residents · 1,003.82 sq mi
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Shannon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,878. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $46,800. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,324
+9%since 1990
from 7,613 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+9%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Shannon County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,878
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,910 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,492
+49%since 1990
from $7,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.2
+35%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(7,576)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(20)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.9%(141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,864)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian0%(4)
Diversity Score3%(246)
3
+59%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon County, Missouri?

Shannon County, Missouri has about 8,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shannon County, Missouri?

The typical household in Shannon County, Missouri earns about $20,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shannon County, Missouri expensive?

In Shannon County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon County, Missouri?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shannon County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shannon County, Missouri?

About 26.9% of people in Shannon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shannon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Shannon County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 711 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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