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Shannon, MS


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Shannon, Mississippi

Shannon, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 90 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 1,657.

The People and Families of Shannon

In Shannon, about 43% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Shannon. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Approximately 56% of Shannon is non-white. Shannon offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shannon had a median family income of $30,848.

Shannon Housing

Shannon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Shannon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Shannon, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Shannon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Shannon Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Shannon Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Shannon Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Shannon Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Shannon, MS

Comparing Shannon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women47
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty38
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better26
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone55
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