Shannon is a CDP located in Robeson County North Carolina. Shannon has a 2024 population of 242. Shannon is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -30.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 348 in 2020.
The average household income in Shannon is $33,074 with a poverty rate of 51.02%. The median age in Shannon is 49.6 years: 56.9 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shannon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 120 | 48.98% |
| Native American | 55 | 22.45% |
| Other race | 50 | 20.41% |
| White | 20 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 104 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 19 | 4.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.97
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 5.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 87 | 45.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 16.15% |
| Some College | 64 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| Native American | 36 | 12 | 0 |
| White | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Other Race | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.28% of Shannon residents speak only English, while 13.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 120 | 65 | 54.17% |
| Other | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| White | 20 | 10 | 50% |
51.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.64%
Male Poverty Rate
65.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shannon is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shannon is White, with 50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| High School | 22.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 36.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 84.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $63,045 |
| Households | $28,359 | $33,074 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,295 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.4%
Male Marriage Rate
20.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.45%
Born in Shannon
87.35%
Native Born
12.65%
Foreign Born
12.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
87.35% of Shannon residents were born in the United States, with 42.45% having been born in North Carolina. 12.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 242 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 244 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 245 | -17 | -6.49% |
| 2021 | 262 | -86 | -24.71% |
| 2020 | 348 | -32 | -8.42% |
| 2019 | 380 | 49 | 14.8% |
| 2018 | 331 | -12 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 343 | -41 | -10.68% |
| 2016 | 384 | 39 | 11.3% |
| 2015 | 345 | 113 | 48.71% |
| 2014 | 232 | 82 | 54.67% |
| 2013 | 150 | -32 | -17.58% |
| 2012 | 182 | 66 | 56.9% |
| 2011 | 116 | -147 | -55.89% |
| 2010 | 263 | 0 | 0% |