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Shannon, North Carolina
A view of Shannon after a rare snowfall
A view of Shannon after a rare snowfall
Shannon, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Shannon, North Carolina
Shannon, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Robeson
Area
 • Total 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2)
 • Land 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 217
 • Density 212.33/sq mi (82.02/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28386
Area codes 910, 472
FIPS code 37-60940
GNIS feature ID 2402845

Shannon is a small community in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.

In 2000, about 197 people lived in Shannon. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 217 people.

Where is Shannon Located?

Shannon is located in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Robeson County.

How Big is Shannon?

The area of Shannon is about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.

Who Lives in Shannon?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 217
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 197 people living in Shannon. These people lived in 78 different homes. About 51 of these were families.

What is the Population Like?

Shannon is a diverse community. People from many different backgrounds live there. This includes White, African American, and Native American residents. Some people also identify with other races or with two or more races. A part of the population is also of Hispanic or Latino background.

How Old are the Residents?

The people living in Shannon are of all ages. In 2000, about 19.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Shannon was 34 years old.

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