2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,137
Shannon County is a small rural county in Missouri with a population of 7,137. The median household income is $59,000, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, median home value is $151,000, and 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
7,137
2023 estimate
Rank #2727 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,000
Household
Rank #2023 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$151,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1989 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2818 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% below Missouri avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below Missouri avg·11% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
18% below Missouri avg·19% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,451
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Missouri avg·28% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
34% below Missouri avg·45% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above Missouri avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% above Missouri avg·22% above national avg
Housing Units
3,522
Households
2,802
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,042
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
29% below Missouri avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Missouri avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.6%
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