Shepherdstown, WV

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2024 Population

1,460

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

21.8

0.461% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.16%

20.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$63,750

2% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$485,200

2.26% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

649

1.22% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Shepherdstown, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Shepherdstown, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shepherdstown, WV are Shepherd University (616 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Shepherdstown, WV was $485,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Shepherdstown, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Shepherdstown, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Shepherdstown, WV is home to a population of 1.46k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.49% of Shepherdstown, WV residents were born outside of the country (51 people).

In 2024, there were 6.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21k people) in Shepherdstown, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 181 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Shepherdstown, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Shepherdstown, WV was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Shepherdstown, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Shepherdstown, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.21k ± 242
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
181 ± 80
Other (Non-Hispanic)
22 ± 34

1.99%

Hispanic Population

29 people

1.99% of the people in Shepherdstown, WV are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Shepherdstown, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,614 ± 1,254 people
Philippines
2,231 ± 1,159 people
India
2,211 ± 1,154 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

Foreign-Born Population

3.49%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

51 people

5.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

74 people

As of 2024, 3.49% of Shepherdstown, WV residents (51 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Shepherdstown, WV was 5.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Shepherdstown, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 40
Gulf War (1990s)
1 ± 13

Shepherdstown, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Shepherdstown, WV.

Health

97.5% of the population of Shepherdstown, WV has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 3.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.9% under 18 years, 57.1% between 18 and 34 years, 15.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.53%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

3.9%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Shepherdstown, WV declined by 52.7% from 5.36% to 2.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Shepherdstown, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Shepherdstown, WV employs 649 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Shepherdstown, WV were Educational Services (164 people), Accommodation & Food Services (131 people), and Retail Trade (98 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($43,750), Public Administration ($34,306), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,288).

Employment

Occupations

649

2024 Value

± 177

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 38.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shepherdstown, WV declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 657 employees to 649 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Shepherdstown, WV, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (111 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (84 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (77 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Shepherdstown, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

649

2024 Value

± 177

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 38.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Shepherdstown, WV declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 657 employees to 649 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Shepherdstown, WV, are Educational Services (164 people), Accommodation & Food Services (131 people), and Retail Trade (98 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Shepherdstown, WV, though some of these residents may live in Shepherdstown, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,261

Median earning men ± $31,096

$5,701

Median earning women ± $3,300

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($85,625), Public Administration ($66,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,742).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,288), Public Administration ($5,938), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,600).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Shepherdstown, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (28.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Shepherdstown, WV awarded 616 degrees. The student population of Shepherdstown, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,273 male students and 2,066 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Shepherdstown, WV are White (456 and 75.7%), Black or African American (42 and 6.98%), Two or More Races (37 and 6.15%), and Hispanic or Latino (37 and 6.15%).

The largest universities in Shepherdstown, WV by number of degrees awarded are Shepherd University (616 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Shepherdstown, WV are General Business Administration & Management (99 and 16.1%), Registered Nursing (68 and 11%), and General Studies (58 and 9.42%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,702 for in-state students and $15,774 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Shepherdstown, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,339 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,339 students enrolled in Shepherdstown, WV, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,434 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
General Studies
58 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shepherdstown, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shepherdstown, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Shepherd University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

616 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shepherd University with 616 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 223 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Shepherdstown, WV, which is 0.567 times less than the 393 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 456 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 42 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,702) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,354) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Shepherdstown, WV was $485,200 in 2024, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $474,500 to $485,200, a 2.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Shepherdstown, WV is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Shepherdstown, WV have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Shepherdstown, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$485,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$102,338

$229

Median Property Taxes

±$86

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Shepherdstown, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Shepherdstown, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.2% of the housing units in Shepherdstown, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Shepherdstown, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,750

Median Household Income

± $24,257

313

Number of Households

± 101

In 2024, the median household income of the 313 households in Shepherdstown, WV grew to $63,750 from the previous year's value of $62,500.

The following chart displays the households in Shepherdstown, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Shepherdstown, WV is from West Virginia.

0.443

2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (51.7%)
Walked (27.4%)
Worked At Home (20%)

In 2024, 51.7% of workers in Shepherdstown, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (27.4%) and those who worked at home (20%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Shepherdstown, WV have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.619% of the workforce in Shepherdstown, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Shepherdstown, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Shepherdstown, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Shepherdstown, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Shepherdstown, WV (37 out of 601 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Shepherdstown, WV is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.