Shenandoah County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,953, reflecting a 0.56% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Shenandoah County is the 38th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 42,048 and has grown 9.29% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 35,431 adults, (10,081 of whom are seniors) in Shenandoah County.
Female: 22,682 (50.5%)
Male: 22,243 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Shenandoah County includes 85.37% White, 3.26% other race, 3.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,352 | 85.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,113 | 6.93% |
| Other race | 1,464 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,368 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 554 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Shenandoah County 's average per capita income is $43,064. Household income levels show a median of $67,191. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,263 | - |
| Families | $83,875 | $102,567 |
| Households | $67,191 | $89,485 |
| Non Families | $41,952 | $62,647 |
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