Shenandoah County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shenandoah County is located in Virginia with a total population of 44,630. It is the 39th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shenandoah County is 42.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shenandoah County is $64,437. This is 29% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $265,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shenandoah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.