CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Shepherdstown

West Virginia · 1,734 residents · 0.401 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
The short version

Shepherdstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 931 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,900. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,734
+116%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,324 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 2,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.9
−45%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7109891K2K2K1990201020202024Shepherdstown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,908
−44%since 2000
from $28,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+44%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shepherdstown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(637)
Black17.2%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(319)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,454)
Black9.4%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(50)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other1.2%(21)
Diversity Score33.2%(576)
Diversity Score
33
−16%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% 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
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Shepherdstown

Midway CDP (Seminole County)
Pop 1,407
Mexico Beach
Pop 1,275
Crystal Springs
Pop 1,298
Royal Palm Estates
Pop 1,369
Places similar to Shepherdstown
Head to head

Compare Shepherdstown to nearby cities

SHEPHERDSTOWN VS
Martinsburg
Income$59,555−5%
Home value$240,000−30%
Population19,211+1162%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHEPHERDSTOWN VS
Charles
Income$89,263+42%
Home value$377,700+10%
Population9,329+513%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHEPHERDSTOWN VS
Brunswick
Income$118,025+88%
Home value$374,500+9%
Population9,380+516%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHEPHERDSTOWN VS
Halfway
Income$71,036+13%
Home value$253,300−26%
Population10,849+613%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

Shepherdstown, West Virginia has about 1,734 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

The typical household in Shepherdstown, West Virginia earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shepherdstown, West Virginia expensive?

In Shepherdstown, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $342,900, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shepherdstown, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

About 23.2% of people in Shepherdstown, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shepherdstown, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shepherdstown, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 449 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Shepherdstown with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →