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Shiner

Texas · 2,069 residents · 2.468 sq mi
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Shiner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,069
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−1%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,097
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,668
+28%since 2000
from $16,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−49.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,685)
Black9.3%(193)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(156)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38%(787)
Diversity Score
38
+2%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiner, Texas?

Shiner, Texas has about 2,069 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiner, Texas?

The typical household in Shiner, Texas earns about $49,097 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Shiner, Texas?

About 16.1% 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 6.7% of people in Shiner, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shiner, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shiner, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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