Shenandoah County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 35,075 people, 14,296 households, and 10,064 families residing in the county. The population density
was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 16,709 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.60% White
, 1.17% Black
or African American
, 0.18% Native American
, 0.35% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 1.79% from other races
, and 0.89% from two or more races. 3.40% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 14,296 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples
living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,173, and the median income for a family was $45,080. Males had a median income of $29,952 versus $22,312 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,755. About 5.80% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 35,075 people, 14,296 households, and 10,064 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 16,709 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.60% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.79% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.89% from two or more races. 3.40% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 14,296 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,173, and the median income for a family was $45,080. Males had a median income of $29,952 versus $22,312 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,755. About 5.80% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
- Shenandoah Valley Commuter Bus Service offers weekday commuter bus service from Northern Shenandoah ValleyShenandoah ValleyThe Shenandoah Valley is both a geographic valley and cultural region of western Virginia and West Virginia in the United States. The valley is bounded to the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the west by the eastern front of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians , to the north by the Potomac River...
including Shenandoah County and Warren CountyWarren County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,584 people, 12,087 households, and 8,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 13,299 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile...
to Northern VirginiaNorthern VirginiaNorthern Virginia consists of several counties and independent cities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in a widespread region generally radiating southerly and westward from Washington, D.C...
and Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
including Arlington CountyArlington County, VirginiaArlington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The land that became Arlington was originally donated by Virginia to the United States government to form part of the new federal capital district. On February 27, 1801, the United States Congress organized the area as a subdivision of...
and Fairfax CountyFairfax County, VirginiaFairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
. Origination points in Shenandoah County include WoodstockWoodstock, VirginiaWoodstock is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 5,097 according to the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shenandoah County....
. Origination points in Warren CountyWarren County, VirginiaAs of the census of 2000, there were 31,584 people, 12,087 households, and 8,521 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 13,299 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile...
include Front RoyalFront Royal, VirginiaFront Royal is a town in Warren County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,589 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Warren County.-Geography:Front Royal is roughly west of Washington, D.C....
and LindenLinden, VirginiaLinden is an unincorporated community in Fauquier and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is less than an hour from Washington, D.C...
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Primary Institutions
- Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School
- Community Christian School Of The Shenandoah Valley
- Community Christian School
- Valley Baptist Christian School
High schools
- Stonewall Jackson High SchoolStonewall Jackson High School (Shenandoah County, Virginia)Stonewall Jackson High School is a public high school located in Quicksburg, unincorporated Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. Stonewall Jackson High School is home to almost 625 students, in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Shenandoah County Public School System. Karen Whetzel is...
- Strasburg High School
- Central High School
Elementary and Middle Schools
- W.W. Robinson Elementary School
- Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
- Ashby Lee Elementary School
- North Fork Middle School
- Sandy Hook Elementary School
- Signal Knob Middle School
Incorporated towns
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Mount Jackson, Virginia Mount Jackson is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,994 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Mount Jackson is located at in the southern part of Shenandoah County, Virginia at... Pop: 1,994 Edinburg, Virginia Edinburg is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Edinburg is located at .... Pop: 1,041 Toms Brook, Virginia Toms Brook is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population was 258 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Toms Brook is located at .... Pop: 258 |
Unincorporated communities
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Carmel, Virginia Carmel is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. Carmel lies within Fort Valley at the crossroads of Virginia Secondary Route 678 and Oak Tree Road.... Clary, Virginia Clary is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Columbia Furnace, Virginia Columbia Furnace is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Conicville, Virginia Conicville is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... |
Detrick, Virginia Detrick is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA. Detrick lies within Fort Valley at the crossroads of Virginia Secondary Route 678 and Seven Fountains Road.... Forestville, Virginia Conicville is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Hamburg, Virginia Hamburg is an unincorporated community in Page and Shenandoah Counties, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Hawkinstown, Virginia Hawkinstown is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... |
Lebanon Church, Virginia Lebanon Church is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Maurertown, Virginia Maurertown is a census-designated place in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 770.-References:*... Mount Clifton, Virginia Mount Clifton is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Oranda, Virginia Oranda is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... |
Orkney Springs, Virginia Orkney Springs is an unincorporated community in western Shenandoah County, Virginia. The use of the name 'Orkney' is unknown, but believed to be tied to either the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland or the Earl of Orkney. The 'Springs' comes from the numerous underground mineral springs in... Quicksburg, Virginia Quicksburg is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Saint Luke, Virginia Saint Luke is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... Saumsville, Virginia Saumsville is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States.-Geography:Saumsville is located at .... |
Wheatfield, Virginia Wheatfield is an unincorporated community in Shenandoah County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Shenandoah County, Virginia
- New Market AirportNew Market AirportNew Market Airport is a privately-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles west of the central business district of New Market, a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States...
- Shenandoah County Sheriff’s OfficeShenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (Virginia)The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 41,993 people within of jurisdiction within Shenandoah County, VA.-History:...