Shannon County's estimated 2026 population is 7,317 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shannon County is the 101st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,445 and has seen a growth of -13.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shannon County includes 92.69% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.69%)
Two or more races (6.25%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.28%)
Black or African American (0.24%)
Other race (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,615 | 92.69% |
| Two or more races | 446 | 6.25% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shannon County's average per capita income is $37,231. Household income levels show a median of $59,000. The poverty rate stands at 16.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,037 | - |
| Families | $67,136 | $72,802 |
| Households | $59,000 | $62,622 |
| Non Families | $28,625 | $38,696 |
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