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Shannon, NC
Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
125
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
0
Shannon and its ZIP codes
Shannon at a glance
- Shannon is 45% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Shannon, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Shannon.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shannon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shannon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.9%
U.S. 33.3% +20.6 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
28.6%
U.S. 12.8% +15.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.3%
U.S. 11.1% +12.2 pts
Cities near Shannon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red SpringsTown | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
| RennertTown | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| ParktonTown | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.9 |
| St. PaulsTown | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| RaefordCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| PembrokeTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| WagramTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shannon, NC in?
- Shannon is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Shannon, NC?
- About 125 people live in Shannon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shannon?
- Nearby places include Red Springs (3.2 mi), Rennert (4 mi), Lumber Bridge (4.7 mi), Rex (5.1 mi), Dundarrach (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023