Shenandoah is a borough located in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Shenandoah has a 2024 population of 4,247. Shenandoah is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,241 in 2020.
The average household income in Shenandoah is $63,461 with a poverty rate of 30.63%. The median age in Shenandoah is 32.9 years: 29 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shenandoah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,954 | 68.89% |
| Other race | 815 | 19.01% |
| Two or more races | 396 | 9.24% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,627 | 2.53 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 728 | 1.12 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 372 | 3.55 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 347 | 3.93 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 180 | 3.43 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 9.87% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 5.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,239 | 47.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 520 | 19.9% |
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 | 1,885 | 1,680 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 645 | 449 | 0 |
| Other Race | 242 | 190 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 178 | 0 |
| Black | 72 | 62 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,625 | $49,259 | $28,648 |
| High School Graduate | $47,324 | $65,862 | $40,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $80,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,541 | $56,250 | $29,439 |
| Some College | $24,875 | $0 | $23,284 |
$40,541
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$29,439
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.74% of Shenandoah residents speak only English, while 33.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,539 | 892 | 57.96% |
| Other | 815 | 466 | 57.18% |
| White | 2,356 | 321 | 13.62% |
| Multiple | 373 | 141 | 37.8% |
| Black | 123 | 52 | 42.28% |
30.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.12%
Male Poverty Rate
26.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shenandoah is Hispanic, with 57.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shenandoah is White, with 13.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.42% |
| Some College | 22% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.63% |
| Female Employed | 13.64% |
| Male Employed | 4.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,245 | $69,638 |
| Households | $40,435 | $63,461 |
| Married Families | $59,079 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,750 | $55,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
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
212
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 8.67% |
| Black | 6 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
58.07%
Born in Shenandoah
91.51%
Native Born
8.49%
Foreign Born
3.85%
Non Citizen
4.64%
Naturalized
91.51% of Shenandoah residents were born in the United States, with 58.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,256 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,254 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,252 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,251 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,249 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,247 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,246 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,241 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 4,246 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 4,241 | -518 | -10.88% |
| 2019 | 4,759 | -23 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 4,782 | -32 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 4,814 | -40 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 4,854 | -35 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 4,889 | -45 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 4,934 | -42 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 4,976 | -26 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 5,002 | -29 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 5,031 | -39 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 5,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,624 | -597 | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 6,221 | -1,368 | -18.03% |
| 1980 | 7,589 | -698 | -8.42% |
| 1970 | 8,287 | -2,786 | -25.16% |
| 1960 | 11,073 | -4,631 | -29.49% |
| 1950 | 15,704 | -4,086 | -20.65% |
| 1940 | 19,790 | -1,992 | -9.15% |
| 1930 | 21,782 | -2,944 | -11.91% |
| 1920 | 24,726 | -1,048 | -4.07% |
| 1910 | 25,774 | 5,453 | 26.83% |
| 1900 | 20,321 | 4,377 | 27.45% |
| 1890 | 15,944 | 5,797 | 57.13% |
| 1880 | 10,147 | 7,196 | 243.85% |
| 1870 | 2,951 | -1,305 | -30.66% |