Shepherdstown is a town located in Jefferson County West Virginia. Shepherdstown has a 2024 population of 1,539. Shepherdstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,531 in 2020.
The average household income in Shepherdstown is $92,571 with a poverty rate of 6.86%. The median age in Shepherdstown is 22.3 years: 21.8 years for males, and 22.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shepherdstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 25.06% |
| Other race | 27 | 1.67% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 349 | 2.01 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.2 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Married | 108 | 2.94 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 14 | 7.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 27.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 26.96% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 13.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 132 | 23.57% |
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 | 501 | 497 | 301 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,442 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $32,143 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $57,768 | $57,857 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,750 | $54,519 | $26,154 |
| Some College | $38,250 | $0 | $38,583 |
$39,750
Average Earnings
$54,519
Average Male
$26,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Shepherdstown residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 33 | 5.52% |
| Black | 99 | 12 | 12.12% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
6.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.75%
Male Poverty Rate
7.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shepherdstown is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shepherdstown is White, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6% |
| Female Employed | 4.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,885 | $164,715 |
| Households | $58,875 | $92,571 |
| Married Families | $120,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,647 | $51,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.4%
Male Marriage Rate
13.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 33.33% |
| Black | 1 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
20.72%
Born in Shepherdstown
94.48%
Native Born
5.52%
Foreign Born
4.09%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
94.48% of Shepherdstown residents were born in the United States, with 20.72% having been born in West Virginia. 4.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,549 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 1,547 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 1,545 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,543 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 1,541 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 1,539 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,537 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,532 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 1,538 | 7 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 1,531 | -391 | -20.34% |
| 2019 | 1,922 | 34 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,888 | 79 | 4.37% |
| 2017 | 1,809 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,807 | -180 | -9.06% |
| 2015 | 1,987 | -71 | -3.45% |
| 2014 | 2,058 | -33 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 2,091 | -49 | -2.29% |
| 2012 | 2,140 | -23 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 2,163 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 2,153 | 0 | 0% |