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Shannon County

Missouri · 7,031 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 $36,229. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,293 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,031
−16%since 2000
from 8,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.4
+22%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Shannon County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(377)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(448)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(462)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(373)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(271)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(707)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(697)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(816)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.3%(1,217)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.6%(954)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848%(563)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(146)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,229
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,782
+55%since 2000
from $11,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shannon County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,864)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(77)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,451)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(141)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other4.8%(339)
Segregation Score
11
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(82)
Puerto Rican0.3%(26)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German13.5%(1,110)
American11.1%(915)
Irish11%(899)
English9.7%(795)
French4.8%(395)
Scottish2.1%(175)
Dutch1.1%(88)
Polish0.8%(69)
Italian0.8%(67)
Portuguese0.6%(46)
British0.5%(44)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(36)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(28)
Lebanese0.3%(25)
Slovene0.2%(20)
Norwegian0.2%(15)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Ghanaian0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(8)
Swedish0.1%(7)
Belgian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(889)
Married49.4%(1,457)
Widowed2.4%(70)
Divorced18.2%(536)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(513)
Married54.1%(1,576)
Widowed16.7%(488)
Divorced11.6%(337)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shannon County, Missouri?

Shannon County, Missouri has about 7,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shannon County, Missouri earns about $36,229 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 $119,900, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Shannon County, Missouri?

About 14.5% 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 26.3% of people in Shannon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shannon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Shannon County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 582 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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