Shenandoah Shores, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 611, Shenandoah Shores's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Shenandoah Shores is a small community located in Virginia, within Warren County. The total population is 611. It ranks as the 443rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shenandoah Shores is 29.0 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 35.7% of the population under 18, Shenandoah Shores has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shenandoah Shores is $95,273. This is 2% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 145% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 186% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $273,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Shenandoah Shores is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shenandoah Shores is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shenandoah Shores, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.