Shenandoah, LA Demographics

A map of Shenandoah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,707	13,161	65.0%	68.2%
Black	3,478	3,292	19.3%	17.1%
Multiracial	1,820	678	10.1%	3.5%
Hispanic	487	1,104	2.7%	5.7%
Asian	463	957	2.6%	5.0%
Native American/Other	43	100	0.2%	0.5%

Shenandoah, Louisiana has an estimated population of 17,998, a decrease from the 19,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 19.3% Black, 10.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shenandoah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shenandoah has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shenandoah, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shenandoah is ranked the 26th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Shenandoah was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shenandoah's White Population

11,707 residents of Shenandoah, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shenandoah is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Shenandoah ranks 211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Shenandoah's population has decreased from 68.2% to 65.0%.

Shenandoah is more White than neighboring Old Jefferson (59.7% White), Inniswold (58.2% White), and Village St. George (51.6% White). Shenandoah is less White than neighboring Denham Springs (73.5% White), and Westminster (74.8% White).

Shenandoah's Black Population

3,478 residents of Shenandoah, or 19.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shenandoah is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Shenandoah ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Shenandoah's population has increased from 17.1% to 19.3%.

Shenandoah is more Black than neighboring Denham Springs (10% Black), and Westminster (11.8% Black). Shenandoah is less Black than neighboring Old Jefferson (27.1% Black), Inniswold (33.1% Black), and Village St. George (31.6% Black).

Shenandoah's Asian Population

463 residents of Shenandoah, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shenandoah is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Shenandoah ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Asian residents' share of Shenandoah's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.6%.

Shenandoah is more Asian than neighboring Old Jefferson (2.5% Asian), Inniswold (0.4% Asian), Denham Springs (0% Asian), and Westminster (0.9% Asian). Shenandoah is less Asian than neighboring Village St. George (4.2% Asian).

Shenandoah's Hispanic Population

487 residents of Shenandoah, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shenandoah is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Shenandoah ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Shenandoah's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.7%.

Shenandoah is more Hispanic than neighboring Inniswold (2.2% Hispanic). Shenandoah is less Hispanic than neighboring Old Jefferson (5.9% Hispanic), Village St. George (6.7% Hispanic), Denham Springs (12.4% Hispanic), and Westminster (6.8% Hispanic).

Shenandoah's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Shenandoah, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shenandoah is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Shenandoah ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shenandoah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Shenandoah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Old Jefferson (0.1% Native American/Other). Shenandoah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Village St. George (2.4% Native American/Other), Denham Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), and Westminster (1.3% Native American/Other).

Shenandoah's Multiracial Population

1,820 residents of Shenandoah, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shenandoah is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shenandoah ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shenandoah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 168.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Shenandoah's population has increased from 3.5% to 10.1%.

Shenandoah is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Jefferson (4.7% Multiracial), Inniswold (5.9% Multiracial), Village St. George (3.5% Multiracial), Denham Springs (3.8% Multiracial), and Westminster (4.5% 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.