Shannon, Mississippi Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Shannon?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Shannon is 1,489. Shannon, Mississippi is the 8,729th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Shannon?

The peak population of Shannon was in 2010, when its population was 1,753. In 2010, Shannon was the 8,071st largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 8,729th largest city in the US. Shannon is currently 15.1% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is Shannon shrinking?

Shannon has shrunk 10.4% since the year 2000. Shannon, Mississippi's growth is below average. 68% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Shannon, Mississippi?

The total voting age population of Shannon, Mississippi, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 1,264. The voting age population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 11.9% of the residents of Shannon are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Shannon, Mississippi?

The racial demographics of Shannon are 61.4% Black, 36.3% White and 2.3% Other. Additionally, 3.4% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi residents are below the poverty line?

In Shannon, 28.8% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 37.4%. On a per-household basis, 26.9% of families are below the poverty line in Shannon.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 62.0% of Shannon residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Shannon, Mississippi residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 73.7% of Shannon residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 11.4% have a bachelor's degree and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Shannon residents aged 5 and older, 2.9% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Shannon, Mississippi?

The unemployment rate in Shannon is 11.4%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi residents work for the government?

In Shannon, 15.0% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Shannon, Mississippi?

The median household income in Shannon is $31,019.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Shannon, Mississippi?

In Shannon, 59.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Shannon, Mississippi?

Renters occupy 40.6% of housing units in Shannon.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Shannon, 6.5% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Shannon, Mississippi housing units were built after 2000?

In Shannon, 15.6% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 130 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Shannon, Mississippi?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Shannon is $502.

What percentage of households in Shannon, Mississippi have broadband internet?

In Shannon, 61.6% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Shannon Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	1,489	8,729
2020	1,496	8,697
2019	1,763	8,094
2018	1,773	8,073
2017	1,771	8,072
2016	1,772	8,060
2015	1,771	8,061
2014	1,772	8,063
2013	1,769	8,062
2012	1,781	8,019
2011	1,771	8,034
2010	1,753	8,071
2000	1,663	8,080
1990	1,421	8,264