Shannon, GA is a small town located in the southwestern part of Georgia with a population of 1,976 and a population density of 407 people per square mile. Shannon has plenty to offer its residents from local businesses such as The Christmas Café and The Country Store to outdoor activities all year round like fishing and kayaking along the Oconee River. Other organizations that Shannon residents can take part in include the Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club, and The Boys & Girls Club of Haralson County. Local sporting events include high school football games hosted by Haralson County High School as well as baseball and softball tournaments at the local parks.
The population in Shannon is 1,976. There are 397 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shannon is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shannon is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shannon
- 56.0% are married
- 29.0% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 33.0% have children, but are single
Race in Shannon
- 94.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.4% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander