As is often the case in a small town, Shannon doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Shannon with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.01% of adults in Shannon have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Shannon in 2022 was $20,060, which is lower middle income relative to Mississippi, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $80,240 for a family of four.
Shannon is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Shannon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Shannon residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Shannon include English, Irish, German, Jamaican, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Shannon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
