Shannon County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29203 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,177 | — | #2,724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,222 | -26.5% | #2,463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,500 | -44.1% | #2,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $574 | -50.6% | #3,094 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +43.1% | #2,460 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shannon County has a population of 7,177, making it the #2,724 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shannon County is $55,222, ranking #2,463 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Shannon County is $157,500 (-44.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $574/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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91.2% of residents in Shannon County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Shannon County, Missouri
Shannon County, Missouri has a total population of 7,177, making it the 2,724th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shannon County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shannon County is $55,222, which ranks #2,463 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Shannon County is $157,500, 44.1% below the national median. Renters in Shannon County pay a median gross rent of $574 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shannon County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Shannon County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.0%).
All data for Shannon County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.