Shady Oaks, Montverde

Shady Oaks is a large unincorporated community located in central Emerson County, Montverde, on the coast of the Emerson Bay. The population was 16,157 in 2016.

History
Shady Oaks was founded around the same time as neighboring Riviera.

Geography
According to the Union Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 4.37 square miles, of which all 4.37 square miles is land

Demographics
As of the census of 2016, there were 16,157 people, and 5,794 households residing in the town. The population density was 3,697 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 70.7% White, 18.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.6% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

Government
The area is not incorporated and thus falls under county rule. Municipal services are provided by Emerson.

School
Students are zoned to;
 * Riviera Primary School
 * Riviera High School