Shenandoah, Texas facts for kids
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Shenandoah, Texas
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Welcome sign located at the entrance to Shenandoah Drive along the Interstate 45 frontage road.
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Location of Shenandoah, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
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| • Total | 3,499 |
| • Density | 1,528.66/sq mi (590.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77381, 77384, 77385
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-67400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388601 |
Shenandoah is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 3,499 people lived there.
Shenandoah is known as the hometown of David Vetter. He was famous as the "boy in the plastic bubble." He had a very rare immune system problem. In 1986, a road in Shenandoah was renamed David Memorial Drive to honor him.
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About Shenandoah's Location
Shenandoah is located in Texas at these coordinates: 30°10′47″N 95°27′19″W / 30.17972°N 95.45528°W. It covers an area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Shenandoah?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,793 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,718 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | 42.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,499 | 64.0% | |
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In 2020, Shenandoah had 3,499 residents. There were 1,332 households and 923 families living in the city.
Most people in Shenandoah are White (about 67%). Other groups include Asian (7.5%), Black or African American (3.3%), and people of mixed backgrounds (5.6%). About 15% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the average household had about 2.2 people. The average family had about 2.7 people. About 16.6% of the people living in Shenandoah were under 18 years old. The median age was 48.6 years. This means half the people were older and half were younger than 48.6.
The average income for a household in Shenandoah was about $67,750 in 2015. For families, the average income was higher, around $97,500.
Shenandoah's Economy
Shenandoah has offices for Kroger, a large grocery store chain. The city also has two big shopping centers. These are the Portofino Shopping Center and Metropark Square. They have many different stores for people to visit.
Education in Shenandoah
Students in Shenandoah attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District.
- Students west of Interstate 45 go to these schools:
* Lamar Elementary (Kindergarten to 4th grade) * Wilkerson Intermediate (5th to 6th grade) * Knox Junior High (7th to 8th grade) * The Woodlands College Park High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Students east of Interstate 45 go to these schools:
* Oak Ridge Elementary or Houser Elementary (Kindergarten to 4th grade) * Vogel Intermediate (5th to 6th grade) * Irons Junior High (7th to 8th grade) * Oak Ridge 9th grade campus (9th grade) * Oak Ridge High School (10th to 12th grade)
After high school, students can attend Lone Star College System. This college system serves all residents of the Conroe Independent School District, including those in Shenandoah.
See also
In Spanish: Shenandoah (Texas) para niños
