Shannondale, WV Demographics

A map of Shannondale's Population by Race

Shannondale, West Virginia has an estimated population of 3,465, a less than 1% change from the 3,487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 8.8% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shannondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shannondale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shannondale, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shannondale is ranked the 44th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Shannondale was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shannondale's White Population

2,971 residents of Shannondale, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shannondale is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Shannondale ranks 340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Shannondale's population has decreased from 88.9% to 85.7%.

Shannondale is more White than neighboring Charles Town (66% White), Round Hill (83.6% White), and Purcellville (74.3% White). Shannondale is less White than neighboring Hillsboro (98.6% White), and Shenandoah Retreat (97% White).

Shannondale's Black Population

1 residents of Shannondale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shannondale is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Shannondale ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.8%. Black residents' share of Shannondale's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Shannondale is less Black than neighboring Charles Town (13.9% Black), Round Hill (1.3% Black), and Purcellville (7.1% Black).

Shannondale's Asian Population

31 residents of Shannondale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shannondale is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Shannondale ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 82.4%. Asian residents' share of Shannondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Shannondale is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Asian), Round Hill (0.3% Asian), and Shenandoah Retreat (0% Asian). Shannondale is less Asian than neighboring Charles Town (1.8% Asian), and Purcellville (2.4% Asian).

Shannondale's Hispanic Population

157 residents of Shannondale, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shannondale is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Shannondale ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Shannondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Shannondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Hispanic), and Shenandoah Retreat (0% Hispanic). Shannondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Charles Town (13.9% Hispanic), Round Hill (13.6% Hispanic), and Purcellville (11.7% Hispanic).

Shannondale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shannondale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shannondale is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Shannondale ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shannondale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Shannondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charles Town (0.2% Native American/Other), Round Hill (0.1% Native American/Other), and Purcellville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Shannondale's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Shannondale, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shannondale is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Shannondale ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shannondale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Shannondale's population has increased from 4.8% to 8.8%.

Shannondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Charles Town (4.2% Multiracial), Hillsboro (1.4% Multiracial), Round Hill (1% Multiracial), Shenandoah Retreat (3% Multiracial), and Purcellville (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.