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Shenandoah

Texas · 3,499 residents · 1.954 sq mi
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Shenandoah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,806. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,996 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $331,600. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,499
+133%since 2000
from 1,503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,791 / sq mi
+133%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+27%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Shenandoah
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,806
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,999
+157%since 2000
from $26,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,600
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+202%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,331)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(110)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(2,360)
Black3.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(535)
Asian7.5%(264)
Other3.1%(108)
Diversity Score60%(2,099)
Diversity Score
60
+165%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Texas?

Shenandoah, Texas has about 3,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Texas?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Texas earns about $81,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Texas expensive?

In Shenandoah, Texas, the median home is worth about $331,600, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Texas?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Texas?

About 0.8% of people in Shenandoah, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,781 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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