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Shannon
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Location of Shannon in Carroll County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Cherry Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 801 |
| • Density | 1,661.83/sq mi (641.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61078
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-68991 |
| Website | shannonillinois.com |
Shannon is a small village located in Carroll County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a friendly community with a population of 801 people, according to the 2020 census. This was a slight increase from 757 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Shannon Located?
Shannon is found at coordinates 42.152039 degrees North and -89.740211 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Shannon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 635 | — | |
| 1880 | 713 | 12.3% | |
| 1890 | 591 | −17.1% | |
| 1900 | 678 | 14.7% | |
| 1910 | 633 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 636 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 575 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 561 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 668 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 766 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 848 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 938 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 887 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 854 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 757 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 801 | 5.8% | |
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In 2020, 801 people lived in Shannon. These people made up 326 households, and 212 of these were families. The village has about 1,662 people per square mile. There are also 367 homes or housing units in Shannon.
Who Lives in Shannon?
Most of the people in Shannon are White, making up about 94% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.7% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (27.3%) have children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.13%) are married couples. About 32.82% of households are single individuals. About 20.55% of people live alone and are 65 years or older.
The average household has about 2.89 people. The average family has about 2.29 people.
What is the Age Range in Shannon?
The population of Shannon includes people of all ages. About 20.7% are under 18 years old. Around 8.2% are between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 make up 21% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 are 23.6%. Finally, 26.4% of the population is 65 years or older. The average age in Shannon is 45 years.
How Do People in Shannon Earn Money?
The typical income for a household in Shannon was $52,500. For families, the typical income was $67,500. The average income per person in the village was $30,005. A small number of families (4.7%) and individuals (6.8%) live below the poverty line. This includes 13.0% of those under 18 and 7.6% of those 65 or older.
Places of Worship in Shannon
Shannon is home to three churches. These are Shannon Baptist, St. Wendelin's Catholic, and Bethel United Methodist.
Who is a Famous Person from Shannon?
- Alfred Babb (1858-1933) was a notable person who lived in Shannon. He was a farmer and a businessman. He also worked in politics and served as the postmaster for Shannon.
