Shannon County, MO Demographics

The total population of Shannon County is estimated to be 7,132 with 3,637 males (51.00%) and 3,495 females (49.00%). There are 142 less females than males in Shannon County.
The median household income in Shannon County was $44,508 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,455(8.42%) from $41,053 in 2020. This income is 59.66% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Shannon County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $63,070. Overall, the median household income for the county of Shannon County stands at $44,508.
In Shannon County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,785 for males and $17,207 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $46,121 for males and $33,762 for females.
In Shannon County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $62,603, while White households have a median household income of $42,620.
In 2022, the population of Shannon County was 7,193, a 1.52% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Shannon County's population was 7,085, an increase of 0.81% compared to a population of 7,028 in 2020.
The median age in Shannon County, MO is 46.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.09% were under the age of 15, 15.31% aged 15 to 29, 45.09% aged 30 to 64, 20.19% aged 65 to 84, and 1.31% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Shannon County population: 93.82% are White, 0.24% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 5.85% are multiracial.