Shannon, Georgia facts for kids
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Shannon, Georgia
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Location in Floyd County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.02 sq mi (13.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,919 |
| • Density | 385.34/sq mi (148.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30172
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-69868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0333013 |
Shannon is a small community in Floyd County, Georgia, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not an official city with its own government. It's called an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population. Shannon is part of the larger Rome area. In 2020, about 1,919 people lived there.
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The Story of Shannon
Shannon has been a place where people live for a long time. The first people settled here in the 1830s. Back then, it had different names like Ridge Valley and Hermitage before it became known as Shannon.
Where is Shannon Located?
Shannon is in the northeastern part of Floyd County. You can find it between the cities of Rome and Calhoun. It's also located right off Highway 53.
Size of the Area
The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of Shannon. The total area of Shannon is about 13.0 square kilometers (5.0 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 12.9 square kilometers (4.98 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Shannon?
The U.S. Census counts how many people live in Shannon and what groups they belong to. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Shannon has grown over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,682 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,862 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,919 | 3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
- In 2000, there were 1,682 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 1,862.
- In 2020, the population reached 1,919 people.
People in Shannon in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,919 people living in Shannon. These people lived in 784 households, and 546 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Shannon in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,700 | 88.59% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 59 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.26% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 79 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 3.91% |
Weather in Shannon
Shannon has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm to hot summers and mild winters. There is also rain spread out fairly evenly throughout the year. On climate maps, this type of weather is often called "Cfa."
| Climate data for Shannon, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11 (51) |
13 (56) |
17 (63) |
23 (74) |
27 (81) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
29 (84) |
23 (74) |
17 (62) |
12 (54) |
22 (72) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
−1 (31) |
3 (38) |
8 (46) |
13 (55) |
17 (63) |
19 (67) |
19 (66) |
16 (60) |
8 (47) |
2 (36) |
−1 (31) |
9 (48) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 13 (5) |
11 (4.5) |
17 (6.7) |
13 (5) |
11 (4.3) |
9.4 (3.7) |
12 (4.7) |
8.9 (3.5) |
11 (4.4) |
7.1 (2.8) |
9.9 (3.9) |
12 (4.9) |
135 (53.3) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Schools in Shannon
Children in Shannon attend schools that are part of the Floyd County School District. For middle and high school, students typically go to Model Middle School and Model High School.
Famous People from Shannon
- Hal Griggs was a baseball player who came from Shannon.
See also
In Spanish: Shannon (Georgia) para niños
