Shannon County, Missouri
Shannon County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Shannon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,441 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,203 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eminence. The county was created 183 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Shannon County
| Population : | 8,203 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 2600 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.98% |
| Named for : | George Shannon |
| Capital : | Eminence |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:58:04 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shannon County is located at 37°9'27"N 91°24'2"W (37.1573900, -91.4005100). It has 6 neighbors: Carter County, Dent County, Howell County, Oregon County, Reynolds County and Texas County.
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The largest city of Shannon County is Winona with a population of 1,296. Other cities include, Birch Tree population 652 and Eminence population 581. See all Shannon County cities & populated places.
Shannon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shannon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winona | 1,296 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Birch Tree | 652 | City in Shannon County, Missouri, United States |
| Eminence | 581 | City in Missouri |
- Official Website
Official website of Shannon County
Shannon County has 6 neighbours.
- Carter County county in Missouri, United States
- Dent County county in Missouri, United States
- Howell County county in Missouri, United States
- Oregon County county in Missouri, United States
- Reynolds County county in Missouri, United States
- Texas County county in Missouri, United States
- Eminence
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shannon County decreased by 2.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,441 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,412 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,332 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,288 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,293 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,273 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,222 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,235 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,189 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,166 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,203 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Oglala Lakota County , South Dakota county in Missouri, United States with a population of 14,070 people.
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
