Shannon, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Shannon · Floyd County, Georgia
Population 1,618 (est. 2026: ~3,300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 24.35% annual growth projection

Shannon, Georgia

Floyd County, Georgia · Population 1,919

Shannon is a census-designated place tucked into the northwest corner of Georgia, sitting just outside Rome along the US-411 corridor. It functions less as a standalone municipality and more as a residential community in Rome's orbit — residents here shop in Rome, attend Floyd County schools, and rely on Rome's hospitals. The Coosa River valley surrounds the area, and the ridges of the Ridge and Valley Appalachians frame the horizon to the north and east. It's working-class, owner-occupied, and quiet — the kind of place where the median age is 38 and roughly two-thirds of households are families.

People & Demographics

Shannon's ACS-measured population sits at 1,673, within a county of 98,584. The community skews white (1,625 residents), with a notable Hispanic and Latino population of 264 — roughly 16% of total population, a higher share than Floyd County's overall demographics would suggest. Black residents number 30. No Asian residents were recorded in the 2022 estimates.

Median age is 38.4. There are 339 children under 18 across 756 households, with an average household size of 2.21 — smaller than the Georgia statewide average. Family households account for 508 of those 756 total households.

Poverty touches a meaningful portion of the community: 346 residents fall below the poverty line. That's roughly one in five people — a figure that deserves attention when evaluating the resource needs of local schools and services.

Economy & Employment

Median household income in Shannon is $61,938, with a per capita income of $29,506. Georgia's statewide median household income hovers around $65,000, placing Shannon modestly below the state average.

Of 692 residents counted in the labor force, only 8 are unemployed — a remarkably low unemployment figure. Most residents commute into Rome or surrounding Floyd County for work. Shannon itself does not function as a major employment center; it is primarily a bedroom community.

Housing

Shannon has 925 total housing units, of which 756 are occupied and 169 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of about 18%, which is elevated and worth noting for anyone considering investment or rental activity here.

Owner-occupied units (484) outnumber renter-occupied units (272), reflecting a relatively stable, ownership-oriented community. Median home value is $136,800, well below the Georgia statewide median — making Shannon one of the more affordable residential options in the Rome metro area. Median gross rent runs $1,048 per month.

For buyers priced out of Rome proper, Shannon offers genuine value without significant sacrifice in proximity to services.

Schools

Shannon students are served by Floyd County Schools, with access to a range of campuses across the county. The major schools serving this area include:

Higher education is accessible nearby at Shorter University in Rome (706-291-2121), a private liberal arts institution with deep roots in the region.

Getting Around

Shannon is a car-dependent community — full stop. Of 684 total workers, 532 drive alone to work. Another 121 carpool. Zero residents use public transit. Zero walk to work. Only 31 work from home.

Total aggregate commute time across all workers is 14,815 minutes, working out to an average one-way commute of roughly 21–22 minutes. That's consistent with a short hop into Rome or to industrial and commercial corridors along US-411.

Anyone considering Shannon without a car should reconsider.

Healthcare

Two major hospitals serve the Rome area and, by extension, Shannon residents:

Both are within a short drive of Shannon. For a searchable list of individual providers practicing in Shannon, the CMS NPI Registry maintains current records.

Library

The Rome-Floyd County Library serves Shannon residents and sits approximately 2.6 miles away. Phone: (706) 236-4630. It functions as the county's main public library system, with resources for adults, children, and job seekers.

Parks & Recreation

The northwest Georgia region has significant public land access within reasonable driving distance of Shannon:

The Coosa River system nearby also provides opportunities for fishing and paddling, consistent with the broader recreational culture of northwest Georgia.

Natural Hazards

Floyd County has a serious and lengthy FEMA disaster declaration history. Shannon residents should understand what has actually struck this region:

Fifteen federal disaster declarations over roughly three decades reflects a genuine multi-hazard environment. Winter ice storms, tornado-producing supercells, and remnant tropical systems are all documented threats here — not hypothetical ones.

Government & Municipal Code

Shannon's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/shannon-cdp-georgia. Shannon does not maintain its own building code — residents and contractors must reference state and county-level standards for construction and permitting.

Weather

Current forecasts and active alerts for Shannon are available through the National Weather Service:

The nearest official weather observation station is Rome 4.2 WNW, located approximately 2.7 miles from Shannon.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)