Shenandoah is a city located in Page County Iowa. Shenandoah has a 2024 population of 4,872. Shenandoah is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,919 in 2020.
The average household income in Shenandoah is $77,513 with a poverty rate of 21%. The median age in Shenandoah is 41.6 years: 39.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shenandoah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,620 | 93.71% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 4.69% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,071 | 2.32 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 913 | 1.21 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Married | 912 | 3.23 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 166 | 2.92 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 80 | 3.29 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 375 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 12.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,589 | 44.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 2.46% |
| Some College | 714 | 19.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,253 | 2,958 | 565 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 125 | 1 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 81.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,641 | $53,750 | $28,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,650 | $41,661 | $30,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,250 | $34,429 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,443 | $45,183 | $27,405 |
| Some College | $28,575 | $46,739 | $26,375 |
$37,443
Average Earnings
$45,183
Average Male
$27,405
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Shenandoah residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,302 | 796 | 18.5% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 180 | 84.11% |
| Multiple | 231 | 34 | 14.72% |
| Black | 45 | 2 | 4.44% |
21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.17%
Male Poverty Rate
25.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shenandoah is Hispanic, with 84.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shenandoah is Black, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.15% |
| Some College | 21.28% |
| High School | 18.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.66% |
| Female Employed | 15.4% |
| Male Employed | 5.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,860 | $78,793 |
| Households | $48,859 | $77,513 |
| Married Families | $80,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,797 | $73,554 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
436
Number of Veterans
369
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| Vietnam | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 11.07% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 18.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.36%
Born in Shenandoah
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
98.3% of Shenandoah residents were born in the United States, with 57.36% having been born in Iowa. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,813 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 4,825 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 4,837 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 4,848 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 4,860 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 4,872 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 4,884 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 4,889 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 4,923 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 4,919 | 109 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 4,810 | -45 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 4,855 | -33 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,888 | -66 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 4,954 | -41 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 4,995 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 5,001 | -36 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 5,037 | -28 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 5,065 | -58 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 5,123 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 5,134 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,546 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 5,572 | -702 | -11.19% |
| 1980 | 6,274 | 306 | 5.13% |
| 1970 | 5,968 | -599 | -9.12% |
| 1960 | 6,567 | -371 | -5.35% |
| 1950 | 6,938 | 92 | 1.34% |
| 1940 | 6,846 | 344 | 5.29% |
| 1930 | 6,502 | 1,247 | 23.73% |
| 1920 | 5,255 | 279 | 5.61% |
| 1910 | 4,976 | 1,403 | 39.27% |
| 1900 | 3,573 | -1,240 | -25.76% |