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Shenandoah

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 11,525 residents · 4.776 sq mi
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Shenandoah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $344,128. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 142% more than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Shenandoah; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,525
Population density
2,413 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,745
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,939
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,128
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,395
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.1%
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(8,222)
Black17.3%(1,990)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(375)
Asian3.8%(437)
Other4.3%(501)
Diversity Score57.1%(6,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(8,222)
Black17.3%(1,990)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(375)
Asian3.8%(437)
Other4.3%(501)
Diversity Score57.1%(6,582)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
5.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 11,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $120,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $344,128, and the typical rent is about $1,395 a month.

How educated are people in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 7.5% of people in Shenandoah, Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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