Shenandoah, PA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shenandoah

Park Crest / Boston Run

Mahanoy Plane / Lower Brownsville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Shenandoah

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.4%

Households with Children

28.2%

School Enrollment K-12

939

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 26.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 19.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.0%
High School / GED: 48.1%
Some College or Associate's: 21.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.2%
Single Parents: 16.1%
Couples & Adults: 35.7%
Living Alone: 36.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 46.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 29.0%
Puerto Rican: 22.1%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 27.3%
Central American: 11.9%
South American: 6.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 51.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 10.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 58.5%
Spanish: 38.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 7.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 11.1%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 69.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources