Population 44,064 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shenandoah
Household size in Shenandoah
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Shenandoah average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.48, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shenandoah is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of the Baton Rouge area. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Shenandoah: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Baton Rouge area. The single-parent share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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
Renters in Shenandoah
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.4% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Shenandoah rent their homes (39.2%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Shenandoah as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Baton Rouge area (14.1%). Vacancy has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Shenandoah is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,252 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Shenandoah pays $1,252 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $415 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Shenandoah
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.1% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Shenandoah than nationally: 43.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Shenandoah: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Shenandoah | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Shenandoah: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 2.60 | 36.9 | 14.8% | 39.2% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,252 | 43.1% | 94.4% | 6.5% |
| Baton Rouge area | 2.63 | 37.1 | 14.0% | 30.9% | 14.1% | 1990 | $1,207 | 31.5% | 88.9% | 6.8% |
| Prairieville | 2.91 | 36.8 | 12.8% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 2002 | $1,423 | 36.5% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Denham Springs | 2.78 | 36.1 | 13.8% | 21.9% | 9.5% | 2000 | $1,214 | 23.8% | 90.3% | 3.9% |
| Merrydale | 2.72 | 36.6 | 22.6% | 27.0% | 12.5% | 1975 | $1,309 | 16.1% | 87.8% | 18.9% |
| Port Vincent | 2.71 | 35.7 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 2004 | $1,257 | 24.6% | 85.1% | 2.8% |
| Greenwell Springs | 3.12 | 37.8 | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 1988 | $1,338 | 34.3% | 96.4% | 1.8% |
| Central | 2.52 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 1991 | $1,275 | 32.6% | 95.5% | 2.6% |
| Walker | 2.80 | 36.5 | 14.2% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 2002 | $1,145 | 16.3% | 88.8% | 5.5% |
| Satsuma | 2.39 | 42.5 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 13.5% | 2003 | $1,330 | 23.8% | 83.1% | 4.9% |
| Sunrise | 2.04 | 41.7 | 3.7% | 25.8% | 13.5% | 1990 | $850 | 4.8% | 70.0% | 2.2% |
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. 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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