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West Sharyland

Texas · 2,309 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 $32,757. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 638 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,300. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
2,309
−22%since 2000
from 2,947 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,963 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.2
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024West Sharyland
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,757
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,602 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,696
+16%since 2000
from $8,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−57.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.2%(2,268)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(86)
Diversity Score
4
−14%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
38.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
40.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sharyland, Texas?

West Sharyland, Texas has about 2,309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sharyland, Texas earns about $32,757 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 $53,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in West Sharyland, Texas?

About 8.6% 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 35.4% of people in West Sharyland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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