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Shiner

Texas · 2,165 residents (2025 est.) · 2.468 sq mi
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Shiner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $214,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,154
+4%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−10%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shiner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,299
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,275
+155%since 2000
from $16,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,400
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,702)
Black10.8%(224)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(126)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(774)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,787)
Black3.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(155)
Asian0%(1)
Other6.5%(141)
Diversity Score37.7%(811)
Diversity Score
38
+1%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiner, Texas?

Shiner, Texas has about 2,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiner, Texas?

The typical household in Shiner, Texas earns about $99,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shiner, Texas expensive?

In Shiner, Texas, the median home is worth about $214,400, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Shiner, Texas?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shiner, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shiner, Texas?

About 5.7% of people in Shiner, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shiner, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shiner, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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