Shannon County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 7,260 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Shannon County, Missouri is the 101st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 8,445 and has seen a growth of -14.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,370 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 7,348 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 7,326 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 7,304 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 7,282 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 7,260 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 7,238 | 22 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 7,216 | 126 | 1.78% |
| 2021 | 7,090 | 62 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 7,028 | -1,149 | -14.05% |
| 2019 | 8,177 | -15 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 8,192 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 8,238 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 8,225 | -50 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 8,275 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 8,295 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 8,289 | -44 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 8,333 | -81 | -0.96% |
| 2011 | 8,414 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 8,445 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,613 | -272 | -3.45% |
| 1980 | 7,885 | 689 | 9.57% |
| 1970 | 7,196 | 109 | 1.54% |
| 1960 | 7,087 | -1,290 | -15.4% |
| 1950 | 8,377 | -3,454 | -29.19% |
| 1940 | 11,831 | 937 | 8.6% |
| 1930 | 10,894 | -971 | -8.18% |
| 1920 | 11,865 | 422 | 3.69% |
| 1910 | 11,443 | 196 | 1.74% |
| 1900 | 11,247 | 2,349 | 26.4% |
| 1890 | 8,898 | 5,457 | 158.59% |
| 1880 | 3,441 | 1,102 | 47.11% |
| 1870 | 2,339 | 55 | 2.41% |
| 1860 | 2,284 | 1,085 | 90.49% |
| 1850 | 1,199 | -6,171 | -83.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,635 | 93.03% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,753 | 2.55 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Married | 1,586 | 3.02 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 889 | 1.36 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 150 | 3.9 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 128 | 3.41 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
81.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 598 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 455 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 430 | 8.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 337 | 6.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,317 | 45.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 871 | 16.98% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,788 | 4,096 | 704 |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 268 | 56 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 3 |
| Black | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,408 | $27,917 | $26,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,731 | $0 | $42,708 |
| High School Graduate | $31,888 | $41,709 | $23,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,833 | $33,438 | $22,583 |
| Overall | $34,702 | $42,897 | $26,711 |
| Some College | $34,775 | $62,651 | $22,083 |
$34,702
Average Earnings
$42,897
Average Male
$26,711
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of Shannon County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,495 | 957 | 14.73% |
| Multiple | 410 | 45 | 10.98% |
| Black | 16 | 13 | 81.25% |
| Native | 10 | 3 | 30% |
| Asian | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 3 | 11.11% |
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shannon County, Missouri is Black, with 81.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shannon County, Missouri is Multiple, with 10.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.87% |
| Some College | 8.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.58% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,931 | $67,192 |
| Households | $46,767 | $57,484 |
| Married Families | $64,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,693 | $35,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
581
Number of Veterans
524
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 248 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 11.1% |
| Native American | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
64.57%
Born in Shannon County, Missouri
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
99.36% of Shannon County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 64.57% having been born in Missouri. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.