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Shenandoah

Virginia · 2,480 residents (2025 est.) · 2.166 sq mi
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Shenandoah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,458. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,888
+54%since 2000
from 1,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shenandoah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,458
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,996
+81%since 2000
from $16,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−9%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,808)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,401)
Black1.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(363)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(79)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,054)
Diversity Score
37
+406%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Virginia?

Shenandoah, Virginia has about 2,888 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Virginia?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Virginia earns about $71,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Virginia expensive?

In Shenandoah, Virginia, the median home is worth about $212,600, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Virginia?

About 14.2% of people in Shenandoah, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 675 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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