Shannon County, Missouri facts for kids
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Shannon County
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Shannon County courthouse in Eminence
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 29, 1841 |
| Named for | George Shannon |
| Seat | Eminence |
| Largest city | Winona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,004 sq mi (2,600 km2) |
| • Land | 1,004 sq mi (2,600 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.02% |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,031 |
| • Density | 7.003/sq mi (2.7039/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Shannon County is a county located in the southern part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 7,031 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Eminence.
Shannon County was officially created on January 29, 1841. It was named after George F. "Peg-Leg" Shannon, who was an important member of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is the second-largest county in Missouri based on its total area.
Interesting fact: Missouri's very first copper mine opened in Shannon County in 1846. Also, the state's only manganese mine was located here and was used during World War II. Historically, around the year 2000, Shannon County was noted for having some of the lowest average incomes in Missouri.
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History
A very powerful storm, the Great Tri-State Tornado, started near Shannon County on March 18, 1925. This tornado was part of a larger storm system. It went on to cause a lot of damage and affected many people across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
Geography
Shannon County covers a total area of about 1,004 square miles. Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Neighboring Counties
Shannon County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Dent County (to the north)
- Reynolds County (to the east)
- Carter County (to the southeast)
- Oregon County (to the south)
- Howell County (to the southwest)
- Texas County (to the west)
Main Roads
Several important highways pass through Shannon County, making it easy to travel around:
U.S. Route 60
Route 19
Route 99
Route 106
Protected Natural Areas
Parts of two large protected natural areas are found within Shannon County:
Population Data
The number of people living in Shannon County has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,199 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,284 | 90.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,339 | 2.4% | |
| 1880 | 3,441 | 47.1% | |
| 1890 | 8,898 | 158.6% | |
| 1900 | 11,247 | 26.4% | |
| 1910 | 11,443 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 11,865 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,894 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 11,831 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 8,377 | −29.2% | |
| 1960 | 7,087 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 7,196 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 7,885 | 9.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,613 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,324 | 9.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,441 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,031 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2015 |
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In 2000, there were 8,324 people living in the county. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of Native American and people of two or more races. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 census showed the following racial makeup for Shannon County:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,451 | 91.7% |
| Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native American (Non-Hispanic) | 37 | 0.53% |
| Asian (Non-Hispanic) | 13 | 0.18% |
| Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (Non-Hispanic) | 386 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 2% |
Religion
Many people in Shannon County follow Christian faiths. The most common groups include Southern Baptists, Methodists, and Christian Churches & Churches of Christ.
Education
Education is important in Shannon County. Among adults aged 25 and older, nearly half have a high school diploma or higher. About 10% have earned a bachelor's degree or more.
Public Schools
Children in Shannon County attend public schools in a few different districts:
- Birch Tree Elementary School in Birch Tree
- Eminence R-I School District in Eminence
- Eminence Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Eminence High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Winona R-III School District in Winona
- Winona Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Winona High School (9th to 12th grade)
Public Libraries
Residents of Shannon County can enjoy reading and learning at several public libraries:
- Birch Tree City Library
- Eminence Public Library
- Winona Public Library
Communities
Shannon County has several towns and smaller communities where people live.
Cities
- Birch Tree
- Eminence (the county seat)
- Summersville (partly in Texas County)
- Winona
Census-designated place
Other Unincorporated Places
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Shannon (Misuri) para niños
