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Schulenburg

Texas · 2,837 residents (2025 est.) · 2.614 sq mi
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Schulenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $205,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,768
+3%since 2000
from 2,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−6%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,837 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Schulenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,294
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,619 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,686
+69%since 2000
from $15,784 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+6%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+97%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,900)
Black14.9%(401)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(366)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(1,534)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,279)
Black12.7%(352)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(1,063)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(74)
Diversity Score77.8%(2,153)
Diversity Score
78
+37%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 51.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2016
from 16.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schulenburg, Texas?

Schulenburg, Texas has about 2,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schulenburg, Texas?

The typical household in Schulenburg, Texas earns about $51,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schulenburg, Texas expensive?

In Schulenburg, Texas, the median home is worth about $205,900, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Schulenburg, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Schulenburg, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schulenburg, Texas?

About 17.2% of people in Schulenburg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schulenburg, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Schulenburg, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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