Shenandoah County, Virginia
Shenandoah County: county in Virginia, United States
About
Shenandoah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,993 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,905 inhabitants. Its county seat is Woodstock. The county was created 254 years ago in 1771.
County Snapshot
Shenandoah County at a glance
Shenandoah County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Virginia counties
133
Open related pagesLargest city
StrasburgPopulation 6,716
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Shenandoah County
| Population | 43,905 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Shenandoah |
| Area | 1327 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8584,-78.5706 |
| Named for | Shenandoah River |
| Altitude | 1,020 feet / 311 meters |
| Capital | Woodstock |
| Establishment | January 01, 1772 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:24:14 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Shenandoah County is located at 38°51'30"N 78°34'14"W (38.8583900, -78.5706000). It has 5 neighbors: Frederick County, Page County, Rockingham County, Warren County and Hardy County.
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The largest city of Shenandoah County is Strasburg with a population of 6,716. Other cities include, New Market population 2,208, Mount Jackson population 2,144, Edinburg population 1,078 and Toms Brook population 273. See all Shenandoah County cities & populated places.
Shenandoah County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shenandoah County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Strasburg | 6,716 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Woodstock | 5,248 | Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States |
| New Market | 2,208 | Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States |
| Mount Jackson | 2,144 | Town of the United States |
| Edinburg | 1,078 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Toms Brook | 273 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Shenandoah County
Official Website- Woodstock
Demographics
The population of Shenandoah County increased by 4.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,993 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,266 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,530 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,506 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,729 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,848 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,907 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,276 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,473 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,616 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,905 | 0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Shenandoah County (12)
People born in Shenandoah County, including politician Green Berry Samuels, writer Bethany Veney, judge Charles Page Thomas Moore, .
More notable people
- Isaac Ruddell (Kentucky pioneer, militia officer and landowner) he was born in 01/01/1737
- James H. Britton (American mayor) he was born in 11/07/1817
- Samuel Augustine Miller (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 16/10/1819
- Benjamin Blackford (American surgeon, United States Army surgeon) he was born in 08/09/1834
- Moses Walton he was born in 14/01/1826
- William Calmes Buck (American baptist minister and slavery commentator) he was born in 23/08/1790
- Philip W. Magruder (Member of the Virginia House of Delegates) he was born in 15/03/1838
- Otto V. Pence he was born in 01/01/1882
- J. Homer Copp (American politician from Virginia) he was born in 14/01/1882
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |