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Shenandoah Heights

Pennsylvania · 1,222 residents · 0.842 sq mi
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Shenandoah Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,046. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
−6%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,451 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+16%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shenandoah Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,046
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,952
+46%since 2000
from $23,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,028
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
14.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,051)
Black1.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(126)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(327)
Diversity Score
27
+1295%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania?

Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania has about 1,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania earns about $72,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania?

About 18.0% of people in Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah Heights, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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