Shenandoah, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Shenandoah, Louisiana is 18,259 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $107,544, the median home value is $319,300, and the median age is 40.1.
18,259
Population
2946
People / sq mi
$107,544
Median Income
$319,300
Median Home Value
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Shenandoah covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 2946 people per square mile.
About Shenandoah, LA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Shenandoah: 50.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Shenandoah is a city in Louisiana with a population of 18,259. It ranks #26 among cities in Louisiana by population.
Median household income is $107,544, above the US median of $78,538. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $319,300, with typical rent around $1,216.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 50.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 15.9%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Shenandoah usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.8% |
| Black or African American | 20.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$107,544
Median Household Income
$54,404
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$319,300
Median Home Value
$1,216
Median Rent
75.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.9%
High School+
50.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
78.1%
Public Transit
15.9%
Work From Home
26.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.3%
Foreign Born
91.9%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
10.0%
With Disability
98.2%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Information | 7.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.6% |
| Public Administration | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shenandoah, Louisiana has a population of 18,259 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Shenandoah, Louisiana is $107,544, with 6.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Shenandoah, Louisiana is $319,300, with median monthly rent at $1,216 and a homeownership rate of 75.9%.
The median age in Shenandoah, Louisiana is 40.1 years. The population is 45.2% male and 54.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.