Shannon is a very small town located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 1,484 people and two associated neighborhoods, Shannon is the 149th largest community in Mississippi.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Shannon is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 35.79% of the Shannon workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Shannon is a town of production and manufacturing workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Shannon who work in management occupations (9.73%), office and administrative support (8.32%), and healthcare (8.16%). As is often the case in a small town, Shannon doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Shannon with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.01% of adults in Shannon have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Shannon in 2022 was $20,060, which is lower middle income relative to Mississippi, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $80,240 for a family of four. Shannon is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Shannon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Shannon residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Shannon include English, Irish, German, Jamaican, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Shannon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
