Shawneeland: Demographics & People
Shawneeland is home to 2,754 people, in 983 households. Population grew 3.8% from 2,653 (2022) to 2,754 (2024). Median age 35.3 years. (5.5y younger than Frederick County; 2.5y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.05). 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 4,260 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 54 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.8% from 2,653 (2022) to 2,754 (2024) — about 6.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,859 (extrapolated at 1.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,005.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 91,419 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,653 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,754 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,754 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 3,005 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.3y is 3.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,754 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 778 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 583.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,202.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 191 |
| Population under 18 | 778 |
| Median age | 35.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,754 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.05 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 2,501 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 36 |
| Asian residents | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 4.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 97.5% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 1.7% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 91.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,070 |
| Share born in this state | 56.0% |
| Share born in another state | 44.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 38.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 15 |
| From Africa | 15 |
Households & Family Composition
983 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 586 families, 43% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 586 |
| Married couples with children | 251 |
| Single-parent households | 36 |
| Average household size | 2.76 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 24.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,347 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1,274 |
| Family households | 663 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 67.4% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 983 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 4,260 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 98,781 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 94,521 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,260 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 116 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.0% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-06 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 069 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Frederick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 16.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,585 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51069 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Frederick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 25.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 89,313 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,754, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,754 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Frederick County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade