Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Shenandoah: Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
About
Shenandoah is a city located in the county of Schuylkill in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,071 and a population density of 1,241 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,738 inhabitants.
The city was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Shenandoah
| Population : | 4,738 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Schuylkill County |
| Postal code : | 17976 |
| Area : | 4.09 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1820 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:14:47 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,160 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shenandoah is located at 40°49'13"N 76°12'3"W (40.8203700, -76.2007700).
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Official website of Shenandoah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shenandoah decreased by 7.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,071 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,032 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,003 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,976 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,934 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,889 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,854 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,814 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,784 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,760 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,738 | -0.46% | estimation process |
People born in Shenandoah (32)
People born in Shenandoah, including big band leader and musician Tommy Dorsey, clarinetist, alto saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, brother of Tommy Dorsey Jimmy Dorsey, Polish-Jesuit priest and missionary Walter Ciszek, .
List
- Francis Brennan (Catholic cardinal) he was born in 07/05/1894
- Michael F. Conry (American politician) he was born in 02/04/1870
- Abner Powell (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 15/12/1860
- Al Babartsky (American football player (1915-2002)) he was born in 19/04/1915
- Al Matuza (American football player (1918-2004)) he was born in 11/09/1918
- Anne Argula (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1938
- Anthony P. Damato (Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 22/03/1922
- Barney Wentz (American football player (1901-1963)) he was born in 21/04/1901
- Cynthia A. Maryanoff (American chemist) she was born in 27/11/1949
- Darryl Ponicsan (American writer) he was born in 26/05/1938
- Frank Racis (American football player (1899-1982)) he was born in 09/11/1899
- Harry Stine (American baseball player) he was born in 20/02/1864
- Jerry Wolman (American sports businessman) he was born in 14/02/1927
- Jim Scott (American baseball player) he was born in 22/09/1888
- John Cavosie (American football player (1908-1995)) he was born in 06/01/1908
- John Kull (American baseball player) he was born in 24/06/1882
- John Morgan Davis (American judge) he was born in 09/08/1906
- Joseph Awad (poet) he was born in 17/05/1929
Schools in Shenandoah
College & universities near Shenandoah, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215886 | Schuylkill Technology Center | Frackville (PA) | 17931 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shenandoah, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Shenandoah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Post Office | Shenandoah (PA) | 17976 |
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Other cities in Schuylkill County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuylkill County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 13,409 | City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Tamaqua | 6,633 | Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,086 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| West Penn | 4,295 | Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Minersville | 4,258 | Town of the United States |
| Mahanoy City | 3,928 | Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| East Franklin | 3,804 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Frackville | 3,598 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Hegins | 3,357 | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Orwigsburg | 2,943 | Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Lake Wynonah | 2,640 | Census designated place |
| McAdoo | 2,147 | Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Pine Grove | 2,142 | Human settlement |
| Port Carbon | 1,769 | Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Zerbe | 1,746 | Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Tremont | 1,656 | Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Shenandoah distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
