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Schulenburg

Texas · 2,852 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 $34,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,852
+6%since 2000
from 2,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,091 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Schulenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,067
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,619 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,818
+7%since 2000
from $15,784 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(1,705)
Black15.4%(439)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(672)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score69.4%(1,980)
Diversity Score
69
+22%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schulenburg, Texas?

Schulenburg, Texas has about 2,852 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schulenburg, Texas?

The typical household in Schulenburg, Texas earns about $34,067 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 $91,500, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Schulenburg, Texas?

About 10.0% 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 23.9% 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 397 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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