Shannon County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shannon County is located in Missouri with a total population of 7,137. It is the 101st most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shannon County is 45.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shannon County is $59,000. This is 14% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $151,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Shannon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shannon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.