City · Iowa
Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, city, in Page County, Iowa. Shenandoah had 4,808 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,925 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,892 (±26). GEOID 1972525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,808
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,925 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,892 ±26
Median household income
$59,783
±$9,811 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$116,700
±$11,754 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$774
±$49 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Shenandoah and what county is it in?
Shenandoah is a city in Page County, Iowa. It covers 3.7 square miles of land, 1,316 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Page County | 4,925 | 100.0% |
| Fremont County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shenandoah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,808 people lived in Shenandoah on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 4,925 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,892 (±26).
| Measure | Shenandoah | Page County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,892 ±26 | 15,131 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,226 ±162 | 6,255 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.15 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±170 | 7,004 | no clear change |
Shenandoah's population since 2000
From 5,546 in 2000 to 4,808 in 2025: down 13.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shenandoah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shenandoah?
The median resident of Shenandoah is 47.0 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Shenandoah | Page County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±3.9 | 45.1 | +5.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±2.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±3.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±2.9 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | −4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3% ±2.7 pts | 90.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±3.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±2.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±2.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3% ±4.1 pts | 19.2% | −6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±5.2 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shenandoah earn?
Half of Shenandoah's 2,226 households earn less than $59,783 a year (±$9,811), against $57,953 in Page County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $52,520 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shenandoah | Page County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,783 ±$9,811 | $57,953 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,026 ±$13,830 | $76,498 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,766 ±$6,122 | $33,365 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±5.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9% ±15.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.7% ±7.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% ±4.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1% ±4.7 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shenandoah?
Owners occupy 58.7% of Shenandoah's occupied homes and renters 41.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,700 by its owner (±$11,754). The median renter pays $774 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shenandoah | Page County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,700 ±$11,754 | $125,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $774 ±$49 | $705 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2% ±10.9 pts | 27.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,094 ±$115 | $1,178 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.7% ±7.4 pts | 70.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.3% ±7.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±170 | 7,004 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±6.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3% ±6.2 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.5% ±6.9 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.7% ±4.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shenandoah building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Shenandoah in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shenandoah work and get to work?
76.1% of Shenandoah's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Shenandoah | Page County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0% ±4.6 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±3.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±6.8 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±5.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.6 min ±2.6 | 17.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shenandoah?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Shenandoah, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,417 (Tract 4902) to $61,172 (Tract 4903).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4903Page County | 3,032 | $61,172 |
| Tract 4902Page County | 1,922 | $55,417 |
| Tract 9701Fremont County | 1,910 | $63,864 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shenandoah) · Census block assignment files
How does Shenandoah compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shenandoah is the 5,003rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Shenandoah ranks 220th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 89th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 211th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 279 |
| Median household income | 220th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 206th | 279 |
| Median home value | 239th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 187th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 224th | 279 |
| Median age | 29th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 268th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 242nd | 279 |
Shenandoah's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Shenandoah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shenandoah?
17 of the 57 figures for Shenandoah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shenandoah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Shenandoah.