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Shenandoah

Pennsylvania · 5,071 residents · 1.511 sq mi
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Shenandoah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,659. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,300. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,071
−10%since 2000
from 5,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,356 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 3,722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−9%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Shenandoah
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,659
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,003
+19%since 2000
from $12,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,400)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(155)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(474)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(4,072)
Black1.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(848)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other1.6%(81)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,091)
Diversity Score
41
+390%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania?

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania has about 5,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania earns about $27,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania?

About 28.9% of people in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,150 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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