Shenandoah County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,925 | — | #1,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,191 | -10.6% | #1,414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $294,900 | +4.6% | #653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $984 | -15.4% | #1,053 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.4% | #1,220 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Shenandoah County has a population of 44,925, making it the #1,104 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Shenandoah County is $67,191, ranking #1,414 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Shenandoah County is $294,900 (+4.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $984/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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92.6% of residents in Shenandoah County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Shenandoah County, Virginia
Shenandoah County, Virginia has a total population of 44,925, making it the 1,104th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Shenandoah County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Shenandoah County is $67,191, which ranks #1,414 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Shenandoah County is $294,900, 4.6% above the national median. Renters in Shenandoah County pay a median gross rent of $984 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Shenandoah County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Shenandoah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).
All data for Shenandoah County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.