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Shannon County

Missouri · 8,441 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 $30,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,100. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,441
+1%since 2000
from 8,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Shannon County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,766
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,878 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,309
+33%since 2000
from $11,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,864)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(246)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(8,014)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(139)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other2.8%(236)
Diversity Score11.6%(982)
Diversity Score
12
+294%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon County, Missouri?

Shannon County, Missouri has about 8,441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shannon County, Missouri earns about $30,766 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon County, Missouri?

About 13.7% 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 22.8% 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 828 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4701
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 65438ZIP 65588ZIP 65466ZIP 63629ZIP 65479
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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