Shannon is a town located in Lee County Mississippi. Shannon has a 2024 population of 1,475. Shannon is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,494 in 2020.
The average household income in Shannon is $46,160 with a poverty rate of 23.44%. The median age in Shannon is 36.3 years: 36.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shannon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 974 | 58.57% |
| White | 529 | 31.81% |
| Other race | 118 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 708 | 2.35 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.08 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 221 | 3.35 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 126 | 3.87 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 16 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 13.77% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 9.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 3.06% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 33.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 262 | 25.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 625 | 513 | 68 |
| White | 322 | 293 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 47 | 18 |
| Other Race | 56 | 40 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 32.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,700 | $53,000 | $41,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,972 | $0 | $45,903 |
| High School Graduate | $37,639 | $40,833 | $34,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,958 | $24,236 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,188 | $40,694 | $38,250 |
| Some College | $40,042 | $53,438 | $35,227 |
$39,188
Average Earnings
$40,694
Average Male
$38,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.34% of Shannon residents speak only English, while 6.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 974 | 286 | 29.36% |
| White | 498 | 59 | 11.85% |
| Other | 118 | 22 | 18.64% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 22 | 17.89% |
| Multiple | 42 | 19 | 45.24% |
23.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.97%
Male Poverty Rate
26.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shannon is Multiple, with 45.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shannon is White, with 11.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.66% |
| Some College | 21.27% |
| High School | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.92% |
| Male Employed | 4.27% |
| Female Employed | 4.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,670 | $62,718 |
| Households | $38,125 | $46,160 |
| Married Families | $67,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,677 | $26,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 27 | 3.64% |
| White | 17 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 9.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.97%
Born in Shannon
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
98.56% of Shannon residents were born in the United States, with 87.97% having been born in Mississippi. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,451 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 1,456 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 1,461 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,465 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,470 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,475 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,480 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,483 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 1,488 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,494 | -280 | -15.78% |
| 2019 | 1,774 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,773 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,771 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,775 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,773 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,772 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,779 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 1,781 | 11 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 1,770 | 21 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,749 | 0 | 0% |