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Shannon, GA
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Georgia.
Population
2,012
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
404
ZIP codes
0
Shannon and its ZIP codes
Shannon at a glance
- Shannon is about 2.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,722 a year, 4% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,000 (27% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,090 a month.
Local data for Shannon, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shannon, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,722
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
Homeownership
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (479), German Americans (141), Scottish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Shannon.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,215
44,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $6,383 per person
How people get to work
Shannon, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shannon, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shannon, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Shannon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainvilleCity | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| RomeCity | 7.6 mi | 31.8 |
| AdairsvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 9.4 |
| KingstonCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| CalhounCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| EuharleeCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| SummervilleCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| ResacaTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| LyerlyTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| TrionTown | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| WhiteCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| CartersvilleCity | 20 mi | 28.7 |
| AragonCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shannon, GA in?
- Shannon is in Floyd County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Shannon, GA?
- About 2,012 people live in Shannon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shannon?
- Nearby places include Plainville (5.4 mi), Berry College (6.8 mi), Rome (7.6 mi), Adairsville (9.2 mi), Kingston (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023