Shannon County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Shannon County, Missouri
Shannon County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,177
Median Age
44.9
Male Median
43.6
Female Median
45.9
Shannon County, Missouri Population Growth

Shannon County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -14.6%%.
-14.6%% Growth
Shannon County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Shannon County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.9 | 7,177 |
| 2023 | 45.5 | 7,137 |
| 2022 | 46.9 | 7,132 |
| 2021 | 46.1 | 7,185 |
| 2020 | 45.0 | 8,207 |
| 2019 | 45.8 | 8,217 |
| 2018 | 45.1 | 8,246 |
| 2017 | 44.8 | 8,273 |
| 2016 | 44.8 | 8,256 |
| 2015 | 44.5 | 8,317 |
| 2014 | 44.3 | 8,360 |
| 2013 | 43.3 | 8,388 |
| 2012 | 44.2 | 8,407 |
| 2011 | 43.0 | 8,428 |
| 2010 | 41.9 | 8,404 |
Shannon County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 17.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65+ | 22.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Shannon County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 82.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Shannon County, Missouri
The median age in Shannon County, Missouri is 44.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Shannon County, Missouri is 7,177.
In Shannon County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Shannon County, Missouri is aging.