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Shamrock

Texas · 1,692 residents (2025 est.) · 2.047 sq mi
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Shamrock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,912. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 319 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,710
−16%since 2000
from 2,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−4%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,692 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shamrock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,912
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,776 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,495
+137%since 2000
from $13,724 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−19%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+48%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,607)
Black4.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(272)
Asian1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,101)
Black3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(419)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other6.8%(117)
Diversity Score65%(1,111)
Diversity Score
65
+58%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+125%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
13.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shamrock, Texas?

Shamrock, Texas has about 1,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shamrock, Texas?

The typical household in Shamrock, Texas earns about $46,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shamrock, Texas expensive?

In Shamrock, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Shamrock, Texas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shamrock, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shamrock, Texas?

About 19.3% of people in Shamrock, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shamrock, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shamrock, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 576 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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