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Shelby County

Texas · 24,022 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 $41,170. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,800. The poverty rate of 23.3% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,022
−5%since 2000
from 25,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Shelby County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,170
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,404
+48%since 2000
from $15,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
26.0% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(14,416)
Black15.8%(3,805)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(4,685)
Asian1.5%(364)
Other1.2%(284)
Diversity Score69.9%(16,797)
Segregation Score24.9%(5,980)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shelby County, Texas?

Shelby County, Texas has about 24,022 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shelby County, Texas earns about $41,170 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Shelby County, Texas?

About 14.0% 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 23.3% 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 1,988 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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