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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shenandoah

Iowa · 5,546 residents · 3.743 sq mi
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Shenandoah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,435. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,700. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,546
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,482 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,489 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+1%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Shenandoah
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,435
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,394 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,301
+49%since 1990
from $10,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
34.5% rent
1.8
+6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(5,547)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(130)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score6.6%(370)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,326)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(151)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score7.5%(415)
7
+13%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 10.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Iowa?

Shenandoah, Iowa has about 5,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Iowa?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Iowa earns about $29,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Iowa expensive?

In Shenandoah, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Iowa?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Iowa?

About 15.4% of people in Shenandoah, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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