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Shenandoah County

Virginia · 44,186 residents · 508.079 sq mi
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Shenandoah County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,114. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,186
+26%since 2000
from 35,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+10%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K34K38K42K46K1990201020202024Shenandoah County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,114
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,163
+103%since 2000
from $19,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+48%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(33,046)
Black1.1%(399)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,194)
Asian0.3%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(4,159)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(37,304)
Black2.3%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(3,726)
Asian0.8%(344)
Other3%(1,312)
Diversity Score32.9%(14,531)
Segregation Score31.7%(14,010)
Diversity Score
33
+177%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

Shenandoah County, Virginia has about 44,186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shenandoah County, Virginia earns about $56,114 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 $214,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

About 19.7% 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 12.2% 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 12,550 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 401.02Census Tract 408Census Tract 407Census Tract 406Census Tract 402.02Census Tract 403Census Tract 401.01Census Tract 402.01Census Tract 404Census Tract 405.02
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 22657ZIP 22664ZIP 22824ZIP 22842ZIP 22844ZIP 22644ZIP 22652ZIP 22660ZIP 22847ZIP 22810ZIP 22641ZIP 22845
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