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) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,134 |
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(2019)
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2,987 |
| • 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. The population was 2,134 at the 2010 census. It is the hometown of David Vetter, the famous "boy in the plastic bubble". In 1986 the Shenandoah city council renamed Tamina School Road to David Memorial Drive in honor of Vetter.
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Geography
Shenandoah is located at 30°10′47″N 95°27′19″W / 30.17972°N 95.45528°W (30.179855, -95.455175). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,793 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,718 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | 42.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,987 | 40.0% | |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,134 people, 971 households, and 640 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 89.1% White, 3.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.
There were 971 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.70.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
As of the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the city was $67,750 and the median income for a family was $97,500. Males had a median income of $68,750 versus $35,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,379. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Kroger operates its Houston-area offices in Shenandoah. The Portofino Shopping Center, located along Interstate 45, is a 372,506 square foot property which houses a variety of retailers. Metropark Square is an upscale, mixed-use development encompassing 175,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space situated on 70-acres in Shenandoah. The development features entertainment venues including an AMC Theatre and Dave & Buster’s, hotels, multifamily housing, restaurants and retail, positioned around a central lawn area that includes a pavilion, fountain and outdoor event space for all ages to enjoy.
Education
Shenandoah is served by Conroe Independent School District.
Students west of Interstate 45 are in The Woodlands College Park High School feeder system.
- K–4th grade students attend Lamar Elementary.
- 5–6th grade students attend Wilkerson Intermediate.
- 7–8th grade students attend Knox Junior High.
- 9–12th grade students attend The Woodlands College Park High School.
Students east of Interstate 45 are in the Oak Ridge High School feeder system.
- K–4th grade students attend either Oak Ridge Elementary or Houser Elementary.
- 5–6th grade students attend Vogel Intermediate.
- 7–8th grade students Irons Junior High.
- 9th grade students attend Oak Ridge 9th grade campus and 10-12th grade students attend Oak Ridge High School.
In addition to a public school district, Quest Collegiate Academy calls Shenandoah home. The tuition-free, public charter school is designed with the goal of creating responsible, goal-oriented students focused on academic success.
Residents of Conroe ISD (and therefore Shenandoah) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).
See also
In Spanish: Shenandoah (Texas) para niños
