Shenandoah, Iowa facts for kids
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Shenandoah, Iowa
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Downtown Shenandoah Sign
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Location of Shenandoah, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Page, Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,925 |
| • Density | 1,319.31/sq mi (509.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
51601-51603
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-72525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461566 |
Shenandoah is a city in Fremont County and Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,925 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census. Once referred to as the "seed and nursery center of the world," Shenandoah is the home to Earl May Seed Company and the radio station KMA, founded by Earl E. May. The early live radio stations gave many performers their start, including The Everly Brothers and Charlie Haden.
History
Shenandoah, originally known as Fair Oaks, was platted in 1870, shortly after the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad into the neighborhood. Its name is derived from the local valley's resemblance to the Shenandoah Valley, in Virginia.
Geography
Shenandoah is located at 40°45′44″N 95°22′15″W / 40.76222°N 95.37083°W (40.762251, -95.370945) along Fourmile Creek near its confluence with the East Nishnabotna River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.75 square miles (9.71 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 1,387 | — |
| 1890 | 2,440 | +75.9% |
| 1900 | 3,573 | +46.4% |
| 1910 | 4,976 | +39.3% |
| 1920 | 5,255 | +5.6% |
| 1930 | 6,502 | +23.7% |
| 1940 | 6,846 | +5.3% |
| 1950 | 6,938 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 6,567 | −5.3% |
| 1970 | 5,968 | −9.1% |
| 1980 | 6,274 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 5,572 | −11.2% |
| 2000 | 5,546 | −0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,150 | −7.1% |
| 2020 | 4,925 | −4.4% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 5,150 people, 2,310 households, and 1,366 families living in the city. The population density was 1,373.3 inhabitants per square mile (530.2/km2). There were 2,611 housing units at an average density of 696.3 per square mile (268.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0%.
Of the 2,310 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 37.0% of households were one person and 19% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age was 44.4 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
Tarkio Sloths
Recent excavations of at least three Jefferson’s ground sloths, Megalonyx jeffersonii, have been coordinated by the Iowa Museum of Natural History along West Tarkio Creek near Shenandoah.
Education
Shenandoah Community School District Operates Public Schools
Iowa Western Community College Shenandoah Campus
Notable people
- James Ross Lightfoot, US Congressman (1938-Present)
- The Everly Brothers, rock musicians, Don (1937-2014), Phil (1939-2021)
- Charlie Haden, jazz musician (1937-2014)
- Gary Kellgren, founder of The Record Plant (Record Plant Studios) (1939-1977)
- Leanna Field Driftmier, long-time radio host (1886–1976)
- Derryl McLaren, Iowa state legislator and politician (1949-Present)
- Agnes Samuelson, educator (1887-1963)
- Jay Scheib, theatre director (1969-Present)
- Jessie Field Shambaugh, founder of 4-H (1881-1971)
- Willie Leacox, America Drummer (1947-2022)
- Bernie Masterson, Former Chicago Bears coach, (1911-1963)
- Chip Duncan, American Filmmaker (1955-Present)
- Willis Glassgow, American football player and attorney, He played two seasons of professional football in the National Football League for the Portsmouth Spartans in 1930 and the Chicago Cardinals in 1931 (1907-1959)
- Michael J. O'Brien, American politician in the state of Iowa, (1939-Present)
- James Pearson, Popular radio preacher of KFNF radio, (1873-1950)
See also
In Spanish: Shenandoah (Iowa) para niños
