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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.
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.
In 2000, Shannon had a median family income of $30,848.
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.
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.
Comparing Shannon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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