Shannon, Mississippi
Shannon: Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
About
Shannon is a town located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,753 and a population density of 167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,765 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shannon
| Population : | 1,765 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 38868 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 10.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:49:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 168 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shannon is located at 34°6'58"N 88°42'42"W (34.1162200, -88.7117200).
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Demographics
The population of Shannon increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,770 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,781 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,777 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,770 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,768 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,771 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,766 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,764 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,763 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,765 | 0.11% | estimation process |
Shannon zip code is 38868.
County name: Lee, County
fips: 28081
Schools in Shannon
College & universities near Shannon, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374343 | KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc (MS) | 38863-0000 |
Post offices near Shannon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Post Office | Shannon (MS) | 38868 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Shannon , Illinois village in Carroll County, Illinois, USA with a population of 684 people.
- Shannon , Kansas city in United States of America with a population of 325 people.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Tupelo | 38,303 | City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States |
| Saltillo | 5,071 | Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Baldwyn | 3,249 | City in Lee and Prentiss counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Verona | 3,209 | City in Lee County, Mississippi |
| Guntown | 2,797 | Town in Lee County, Mississippi, United States |
| Nettleton | 1,896 | Town of the United States |
| Plantersville | 1,125 | City in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Shannon distances to largest Mississippi cities
