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Shepherdstown

West Virginia · 1,531 residents · 0.401 sq mi
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Shepherdstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,610. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,900. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,531
+91%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,818 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 2,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.4
−44%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7109891K2K2K1990201020202024Shepherdstown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,610
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,001
−26%since 2000
from $28,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+8%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,215)
Black12.1%(185)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(54)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other1.9%(30)
Diversity Score40.3%(616)
Diversity Score
40
+1%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

Shepherdstown, West Virginia has about 1,531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shepherdstown, West Virginia earns about $80,610 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 $330,900, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Shepherdstown, West Virginia?

About 46.0% 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 7.5% 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 246 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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