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West Sharyland

Texas · 1,664 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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West Sharyland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,863. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 1,283 residents. 14% 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 $98,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,664
−44%since 2000
from 2,947 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 2,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
+44%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024West Sharyland
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,863
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,452
+192%since 2000
from $8,383 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−1%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.1%(2,891)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.5%(1,655)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score1.3%(22)
Diversity Score
1
−69%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
96.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sharyland, Texas?

West Sharyland, Texas has about 1,664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Sharyland, Texas?

The typical household in West Sharyland, Texas earns about $46,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sharyland, Texas expensive?

In West Sharyland, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,300.

How educated are people in West Sharyland, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Sharyland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sharyland, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in West Sharyland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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