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Schulenburg

Texas · 2,699 residents · 2.614 sq mi
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Schulenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,619. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,699
+10%since 1990
from 2,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,033 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 939 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.0
+9%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Schulenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,619
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,784
+62%since 1990
from $9,729 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$281
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,861)
Black19.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(187)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,428)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,900)
Black14.9%(401)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(366)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score56.8%(1,534)
57
−2%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+15.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Schulenburg, Texas?

Schulenburg, Texas has about 2,699 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Schulenburg, Texas?

The typical household in Schulenburg, Texas earns about $27,619 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Schulenburg, Texas?

About 13.0% 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 12.5% 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 244 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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