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Shelby County

Texas · 25,448 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 $32,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,400. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
25,448
+1%since 2000
from 25,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Shelby County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,425
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,112 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,103
+32%since 2000
from $15,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(17,564)
Black19.4%(4,881)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(2,489)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(14,440)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65%(16,535)
Black17.3%(4,414)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(4,164)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other1.3%(330)
Diversity Score65.4%(16,651)
Diversity Score
65
+14%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Texas?

Shelby County, Texas has about 25,448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Texas earns about $32,425 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Texas?

About 13.5% 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 25.4% 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 3,414 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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