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Shackelford County

Texas · 3,105 residents · 914.286 sq mi
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Shackelford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,212. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,105
−6%since 2000
from 3,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.7
+11%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shackelford County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(182)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(181)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(247)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(213)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(136)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(303)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(306)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(366)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.1%(500)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(391)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(188)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,212
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,822
+70%since 2000
from $16,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+60%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shackelford County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,014)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(251)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,612)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(363)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2.5%(78)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11%(363)
Puerto Rican0.7%(22)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(11)
Korean0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German19%(625)
Irish10.8%(357)
English10.8%(356)
American8.8%(289)
Scottish5.3%(173)
Dutch2.8%(91)
Italian1.6%(54)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(42)
West Indian0.8%(25)
Finnish0.7%(22)
British0.5%(18)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.4%(12)
Norwegian0.3%(10)
French0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(355)
Married60.6%(801)
Widowed2.6%(34)
Divorced10%(132)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(235)
Married62.5%(831)
Widowed7.5%(100)
Divorced12.3%(163)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shackelford County, Texas?

Shackelford County, Texas has about 3,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shackelford County, Texas?

The typical household in Shackelford County, Texas earns about $48,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shackelford County, Texas expensive?

In Shackelford County, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Shackelford County, Texas?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shackelford County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shackelford County, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Shackelford County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shackelford County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shackelford County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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