Shenandoah, Iowa

Shenandoah, Iowa
Downtown Shenandoah Sign
Downtown Shenandoah Sign
Location of Shenandoah, Iowa
Location of Shenandoah, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°45′30″N 95°22′19″W / 40.75833°N 95.37194°W / 40.75833; -95.37194
Country United States
State Iowa
CountiesPage
Fremont
Area
 • Total3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2)
 • Land3.73 sq mi (9.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,925
 • Density1,319.31/sq mi (509.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
51601-51603
Area code712
FIPS code19-72525
GNIS feature ID2395872[2]
Websitewww.shenandoahiowa.net

Shenandoah is a city in Page and Fremont counties in Iowa, United States. The population was 4,925 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census.[3] 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.[4] The early live radio stations gave many performers their start, including The Everly Brothers and Charlie Haden.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shenandoah, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Earl May Website "Our Story" https://www.earlmay.com/our-story/