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Shenandoah

Virginia · 2,373 residents · 2.166 sq mi
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Shenandoah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,864. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,373
+26%since 2000
from 1,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shenandoah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,864
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,414
+34%since 2000
from $16,030 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+37%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,264)
Black1.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score12.3%(291)
Diversity Score
12
+70%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Virginia?

Shenandoah, Virginia has about 2,373 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Virginia?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Virginia earns about $43,864 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 $143,300, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Virginia?

About 12.2% 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 14.5% 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 160 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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