Shenandoah City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 5546 people, 2421 households, and 1486 families living in the city. The population density was 1599.6 people per square mile (617.61/kmē), making it the 101st most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 2645 housing units at an average density of 762.2 per square mile (294.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.22 people, and the average family size was 2.84 people. In the city Age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 121.2 females. The median age was 41.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Shenandoah City was 38.9 and 43.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.47% American Indian, 0.22% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.58% from two or more races and 0.72% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29435, it would be the 185th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $39110, making it the 635th wealthiest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $16301, it would be the 531st highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income of city was $16747, The median income for males was $22643 versus $12299 for females.
In 2000, 1095 pupils and students, of which 506 are male and 589 are female, 19.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 85 nursery or pri school, 76 kindergarten, 493 elementary school, 316 high school and 125 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5546 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5546 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5524 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5463 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5317 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5233 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5161 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5125 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5112 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5032 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4944 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 54 | 85 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 56 | 76 |
| Elementary school | 285 | 208 | 493 |
| High school | 140 | 176 | 316 |
| College or graduate school | 30 | 95 | 125 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah city, Iowa | $29435 | $39110 | $16301 |
| Page County, Iowa | $35466 | $42446 | $16670 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |