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West Sharyland

Texas · 2,004 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 943 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,800. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,004
−32%since 2000
from 2,947 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 2,506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
+47%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024West Sharyland
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,622
+74%since 2000
from $8,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
27.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(42)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.6%(1,955)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(108)
Diversity Score
5
+24%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.8 min
+264%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
46.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
50.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sharyland, Texas?

West Sharyland, Texas has about 2,004 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is West Sharyland, Texas expensive?

In West Sharyland, Texas, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in West Sharyland, Texas?

About 5.3% 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 36.2% 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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