Shenandoah: Demographics & People
Shenandoah's population stands at 2,888 people, in 990 households. Population shrank 7.8% from 3,131 (2022) to 2,888 (2024). Median age 37.0 years. (8.4y younger than Page County; 0.8y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 83% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.24). 79% of households are family-led. County is gaining 147 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 21% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 67 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 7.8% from 3,131 (2022) to 2,888 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~2,668 (extrapolated at -3.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,391.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,709 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -7.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,131 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,888 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 2,888 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,391 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.0y is 1.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,888 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 774 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 604.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,126.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 384 |
| Population under 18 | 774 |
| Median age | 37.0 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 2,888 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.24 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,632 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 30 |
| Asian residents | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 375 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 23.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 86.4% |
| Black population | 1.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.6% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.1% (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). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,189 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 467 |
| Share born in this state | 75.8% |
| Share born in another state | 24.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 219 |
| From Europe | 56 |
| From Africa | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
990 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 79% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 836 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 874 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 836 |
| Married couples with children | 264 |
| Single-parent households | 59 |
| Average household size | 3.00 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 62 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 36 |
| Family households | 779 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 78.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 990 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. 16.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 147 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 20,845 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 20,698 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 147 |
| 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 | 287 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51139 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 139 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Page |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 29.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51139 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Page County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 923 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51139 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Page County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 42.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 38.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 25.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,902 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,888, shrinking, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,888 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Page County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade