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Shady Hollow

Texas · 4,822 residents · 2.166 sq mi
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Shady Hollow is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,989. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $433,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 115% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,822
−6%since 2000
from 5,140 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,226 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+17%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K2000201020202024Shady Hollow
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,989
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,589
+72%since 2000
from $33,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,279
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
5.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+72%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,142)
Black2.5%(130)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(664)
Asian2.6%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(2,021)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(3,431)
Black1.9%(90)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(897)
Asian3.5%(168)
Other2.2%(104)
Diversity Score53.3%(2,569)
Diversity Score
53
+35%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Hollow, Texas?

Shady Hollow, Texas has about 4,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Hollow, Texas?

The typical household in Shady Hollow, Texas earns about $136,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Hollow, Texas expensive?

In Shady Hollow, Texas, the median home is worth about $433,000, and the typical rent is about $2,279 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Hollow, Texas?

About 61.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Hollow, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Hollow, Texas?

About 10.0% of people in Shady Hollow, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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