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Shannon town, MS

ZIP 38868 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38868

38868 has a population of 4,700 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (42.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.4%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
43.5%+251% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.7%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.5%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.1%+9% vs US avg
x
High school
35.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.8%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.2%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.2%+352% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38868

Poverty Rate
22.2%+93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
26.2%+352% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,700
Median age38.3
Poverty rate22.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.4%
Hispanic2.7%
Black43.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%