Population 44,925 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shenandoah County
Household size in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Shenandoah County has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.39 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Compared with other Virginia counties, though, Shenandoah County has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Shenandoah County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Shenandoah County (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shenandoah County
Renters in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Shenandoah County own their homes; 26.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Shenandoah County than nationally: 13.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Shenandoah County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $765 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $814 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $909 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,033 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shenandoah County costs $1,033 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $268 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shenandoah County
Bachelor's degrees in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Shenandoah County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Shenandoah County is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shenandoah County
| Period | Shenandoah County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shenandoah County is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shenandoah County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County | 2.52 | 44.3 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 13.1% | 1982 | $1,033 | 21.7% | 89.9% | 4.8% |
| Warren County | 2.71 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 24.1% | 10.7% | 1985 | $1,260 | 25.1% | 88.9% | 4.7% |
| Manassas City | 3.17 | 35.3 | 12.6% | 28.5% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,893 | 33.7% | 81.2% | 3.9% |
| Manassas Park City | 3.71 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 33.5% | 6.4% | 1983 | $2,042 | 25.7% | 78.8% | 5.5% |
| Fairfax City | 2.74 | 36.8 | 6.5% | 30.1% | 3.4% | 1970 | $2,239 | 62.5% | 90.3% | 3.2% |
| Fairfax County | 2.85 | 40.1 | 7.6% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1982 | $2,579 | 64.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| Randolph County | 2.40 | 45.0 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 18.5% | 1975 | $831 | 20.2% | 88.6% | 7.6% |
| Falls Church City | 2.45 | 40.2 | 6.1% | 47.5% | 5.1% | 1973 | $2,271 | 79.9% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Arlington County | 2.22 | 37.2 | 5.4% | 58.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $2,524 | 76.4% | 94.9% | 3.4% |
| Alexandria City | 2.16 | 38.9 | 7.8% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,278 | 64.9% | 92.2% | 3.4% |
| District of Columbia | 2.09 | 36.2 | 12.2% | 58.5% | 10.4% | 1963 | $2,078 | 63.4% | 92.7% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shenandoah County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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