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Shelby County

Texas · 25,224 residents · 795.589 sq mi
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Shelby County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,112. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,224
+14%since 1990
from 22,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+1%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,112
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,446 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,186
+60%since 1990
from $9,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.4%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$327
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(17,018)
Black21.6%(4,757)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(525)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score48.2%(10,626)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(17,564)
Black19.4%(4,881)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(2,489)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score57.2%(14,440)
Diversity Score
57
+19%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Shelby County to nearby counties

SHELBY COUNTY VS
Panola County
Income$64,894+123%
Home value$158,100+216%
Population23,018−5%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
San Augustine County
Income$50,408+73%
Home value$99,900+100%
Population7,722−68%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
De Soto Parish
Income$48,578+67%
Home value$154,900+210%
Population27,381+13%
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SHELBY COUNTY VS
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Income$53,555+84%
Home value$169,200+238%
Population66,035+172%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Texas?

Shelby County, Texas has about 25,224 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Texas earns about $29,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shelby County, Texas expensive?

In Shelby County, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shelby County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shelby County, Texas?

About 19.4% of people in Shelby County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shelby County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shelby County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,190 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504.02
5 ZIP codes
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