Shannon, MS Demographics
A map of Shannon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 919 | 61.4% |
White | 488 | 32.6% |
Multiracial | 58 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 24 | 1.6% |
Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.2% |
Shannon, Mississippi had a population of 1,496 in 2020. It was 32.6% White, 61.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shannon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is the 155th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Shannon's White Population
488 residents of Shannon identify as White, or 32.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Shannon considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #288 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is more White than neighboring Verona (15.8% White), and Okolona (19.5% White). Shannon is less White than neighboring Nettleton (60.4% White), Plantersville (39.6% White), and Tupelo (52.9% White).
Shannon's Black Population
919 residents of Shannon identify as Black, or 61.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shannon considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #132 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is more Black than neighboring Nettleton (33.4% Black), Plantersville (54.6% Black), and Tupelo (37.1% Black). Shannon is less Black than neighboring Verona (79% Black), and Okolona (76.5% Black).
Shannon's Asian Population
4 residents of Shannon identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shannon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is more Asian than neighboring Nettleton (0.2% Asian), Verona (0% Asian), Plantersville (0% Asian), and Okolona (0.1% Asian). Shannon is less Asian than neighboring Tupelo (1.7% Asian).
Shannon's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Shannon identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shannon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #241 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is more Hispanic than neighboring Okolona (1.2% Hispanic). Shannon is less Hispanic than neighboring Nettleton (2.7% Hispanic), Verona (2% Hispanic), Plantersville (2.2% Hispanic), and Tupelo (4.9% Hispanic).
Shannon's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Shannon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shannon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verona (0.7% Native American/Other), Okolona (0.3% Native American/Other), and Tupelo (0.5% Native American/Other).
Shannon's Multiracial Population
58 residents of Shannon identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shannon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Shannon is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shannon is more Multiracial than neighboring Nettleton (3.1% Multiracial), Verona (2.5% Multiracial), Plantersville (3.3% Multiracial), Okolona (2.3% Multiracial), and Tupelo (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.