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Shenandoah

Louisiana · 19,292 residents · 6.198 sq mi
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Shenandoah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $262,600. Households here earn about 85% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,292
+13%since 2000
from 17,070 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,113 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Shenandoah
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,760
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,720
+50%since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(15,528)
Black4.4%(749)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(276)
Asian2.1%(355)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(3,284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(13,161)
Black17.1%(3,292)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,104)
Asian5%(957)
Other5.4%(1,034)
Diversity Score63.7%(12,298)
Diversity Score
64
+231%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Louisiana?

Shenandoah, Louisiana has about 19,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Louisiana?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Louisiana earns about $93,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Louisiana expensive?

In Shenandoah, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $262,600, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Louisiana?

About 47.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Louisiana?

About 8.3% of people in Shenandoah, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,863 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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