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Shady Shores

Texas · 2,998 residents (2025 est.) · 3.239 sq mi
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Shady Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $492,300. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,922
+100%since 2000
from 1,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+28%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,998 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8571K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shady Shores
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,375
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,037
+143%since 2000
from $25,951 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−3%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,300
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+61%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,339)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(98)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,262)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(504)
Asian1.8%(54)
Other2.5%(73)
Diversity Score46.2%(1,351)
Diversity Score
46
+178%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Shores, Texas?

Shady Shores, Texas has about 2,922 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shady Shores, Texas earns about $159,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Shores, Texas expensive?

In Shady Shores, Texas, the median home is worth about $492,300, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Shores, Texas?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Shores, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Shores, Texas?

About 2.8% of people in Shady Shores, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Shores, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Shores, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,877 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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

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