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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Shenandoah County

Virginia · 35,075 residents · 508.079 sq mi
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Shenandoah County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,173. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,100. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,075
+11%since 1990
from 31,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+9%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K34K38K42K46K1990201020202024Shenandoah County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,173
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,527 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,755
+56%since 1990
from $12,686 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
26.8% rent
2.6
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(31,037)
Black1.2%(394)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(276)
Asian0.4%(116)
Diversity Score6.7%(2,129)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(33,046)
Black1.1%(399)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,194)
Asian0.3%(121)
Diversity Score11.9%(4,159)
12
+76%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

Shenandoah County, Virginia has about 35,075 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

The typical household in Shenandoah County, Virginia earns about $39,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah County, Virginia expensive?

In Shenandoah County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

About 8.2% of people in Shenandoah County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shenandoah County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Shenandoah County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,439 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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