Population 7,177 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shannon County
Household size in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Shannon County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.0, Shannon County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Shannon County (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shannon County
Renters in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Shannon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.7% of the housing in Shannon County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Shannon County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $414 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $517 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $596 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $521 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$107 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Shannon County pays $521 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $107 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shannon County
Bachelor's degrees in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Shannon County: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Missouri counties have a lower share of college graduates: only seven of 115.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Shannon County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Shannon County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shannon County
| Period | Shannon County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Shannon County has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Missouri counties have lower unemployment: only three of 115. Unemployment is down 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shannon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon County | 2.48 | 46.0 | 9.9% | 20.1% | 16.7% | 1980 | $521 | 12.9% | 84.3% | 1.5% |
| Carter County | 2.59 | 40.9 | 18.4% | 39.3% | 22.2% | 1984 | $575 | 10.1% | 81.2% | 3.5% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 1980 | $645 | 13.2% | 81.1% | 6.4% |
| Wright County | 2.74 | 39.9 | 11.0% | 22.9% | 13.4% | 1980 | $634 | 15.6% | 83.5% | 4.1% |
| Douglas County | 2.61 | 44.1 | 7.2% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 1987 | $871 | 14.7% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Christian County | 2.65 | 39.2 | 9.0% | 24.1% | 5.2% | 1998 | $1,093 | 33.1% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $898 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 3.0% |
| Greene County | 2.33 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 1983 | $1,087 | 33.0% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 49.3 | 10.1% | 22.4% | 33.9% | 1971 | $638 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| Pulaski County | 2.49 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 1971 | $679 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 3.4% |
| Lawrence County | 2.70 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 26.1% | 11.7% | 1980 | $855 | 16.9% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hardeman County, TX · Guadalupe County, NM · Haakon County, SD · Haines Borough, AK · Hall County, TX · Hamilton County, KS · Hamilton County, NY · Hamlin County, SD · Hand County, SD · Hansford County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shannon County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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