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Shiner

Texas · 2,127 residents · 2.468 sq mi
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Shiner has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,127
+3%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
862 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−6%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shiner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,553
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,976
+89%since 2000
from $16,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,612)
Black7.3%(156)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(268)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.8%(59)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,033)
Diversity Score
49
+30%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiner, Texas?

Shiner, Texas has about 2,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiner, Texas?

The typical household in Shiner, Texas earns about $63,553 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 $153,600, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Shiner, Texas?

About 41.3% 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 53 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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