Shenandoah County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Shenandoah County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Shenandoah County, Virginia has a population of 44,630, the 39th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $64,437 and the median home value is $265,800. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Shenandoah County Quick Facts

Population 44,630

Median Household Income $64,437

Median Home Value $265,800

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 42.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%

High School Graduation 89.0%

Cities/Places 19

Population 44,630 39th of 133

Median Income $64,437 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 3.9%

Median Household Income

Shenandoah

$64,437

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Shenandoah

$265,800

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

26.9%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Shenandoah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Strasburg	7,162	$59,614	8.6%	$247,300
Woodstock	5,851	$61,364	26.7%	$248,300
New Market	2,159	$47,967	12.3%	$247,400
Mount Jackson	2,048	$55,521	14.0%	$170,300
Edinburg	1,544	$54,775	21.0%	$217,900
Basye	1,416	$69,881	9.1%	$272,500
Maurertown	1,138	$89,375	2.8%	$263,400
Conicville	374	$122,656	0.0%	$275,000
Toms Brook	371	$57,188	8.9%	$207,400
Bowmans Crossing	349	$50,333	0.0%	$144,200
Alonzaville	276	$45,781	40.6%	$405,400
Columbia Furnace	266	$39,191	9.4%	$230,000
Mount Clifton	196	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Locust Grove	169	N/A	7.7%	N/A
Quicksburg	145	N/A	6.2%	N/A
Lebanon Church	72	N/A	51.4%	N/A
Mount Olive	34	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Saumsville	19	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Hudson Crossroads	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Shenandoah County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shenandoah County, Virginia?

Shenandoah County has a population of 44,630, making it the 39th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Shenandoah County?

The median household income in Shenandoah County is $64,437 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Shenandoah County, Virginia?

Shenandoah County contains 19 Census-designated places.