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Shannon

County:
Lee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.05
State:
Mississippi

Shannon is a town located in Lee County, Mississippi. Shannon has a 2026 population of 1,490. Shannon is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,493 in 2020.

The median household income in Shannon is $42,297 with a poverty rate of 24.1%. The median age in Shannon is 35.4 years: 34.8 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.7 males.

1.5K
Total Population
368
Density (mi²)

Shannon Population

Shannon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,49000%
20251,490-1-0.07%
20241,49150.34%
20231,486-1-0.07%
20221,48700%
20211,487-6-0.4%
20201,49300%
20191,77410.06%
20181,77320.11%
20171,771-4-0.23%
20161,77520.11%
20151,77310.06%
20141,772-7-0.39%
20131,779-2-0.11%
20121,781110.62%
20111,770170.97%
20101,749-4-0.23%

Median Age

Overall: 35.4 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 34.8 years

Shannon Adults

There are 1,091 adults, (225 of whom are seniors) in Shannon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 737 (53.3%)
Male: 646 (46.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shannon includes 47% Black or African American, 36.88% White, 12.08% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American65047%
White51036.88%
Other race16712.08%
Two or more races564.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race997.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American65047%
White51036.88%
Other race684.92%
Two or more races564.05%

Shannon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shannon 's average per capita income is $40,703. Household income levels show a median of $42,297. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$71,023-
Families$56,875$61,269
Households$42,297$47,986
Non Families$20,729$29,557

$40,703

Average Income

$42,297

Median Household Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)