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Shady Shores

Texas · 2,764 residents · 3.239 sq mi
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Shady Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 46% 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 $324,900. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,764
+89%since 2000
from 1,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
853 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+26%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8571K2K3K3K1990201020202024Shady Shores
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,083
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,103
+93%since 2000
from $25,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,214)
Black2.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(254)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other2.6%(73)
Diversity Score35.9%(993)
Diversity Score
36
+116%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Shores, Texas?

Shady Shores, Texas has about 2,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shady Shores, Texas earns about $117,083 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 $324,900, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Shores, Texas?

About 46.2% 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 6.7% 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 1,719 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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

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