Shenandoah Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 5624 residents, 2649 households, and 1381 families in the borough. The population density was 3710.7 people per square mile (1432.71/km˛), it is the 274th most populated borough in terms of population density. There were 3339 housing units at an average density of 2196.7 per square mile (848.15/km˛). The average household size was 2.07 persons, and the average family size was 2.84 persons. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 19% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median age of the borough's population was 45.2 years, the median age of male residents at 40.7 and the median age of female residents at 49.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 97.4% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.25% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 0.6% from two or more races and 1.01% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $18714, making it the ninth poorest borough by median household income among the Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $26910, making its Pennsylvania's 26th lowest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $12562, making it the 80th lowest borough by per capita income in Pennsylvania. The median income of borough was $17248, The median income for males was $19675 versus $15721 for females.
In 2000, 1019 pupils and students, of which 472 are male and 547 are female, 18.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 77 nursery or pri school, 47 kindergarten, 530 elementary school, 236 high school and 129 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5624 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5624 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5606 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5526 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5461 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5383 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5310 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5243 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5213 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5181 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5155 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 41 | 77 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 38 | 47 |
| Elementary school | 269 | 261 | 530 |
| High school | 98 | 138 | 236 |
| College or graduate school | 60 | 69 | 129 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah borough, Pennsylvania | $18714 | $26910 | $12562 |
| Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | $32699 | $41279 | $17230 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |