Shelby County, Texas

Total Population: 24,108

County Seat: Center

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Median Home Value

$111,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,436

Across all households

Median Age

40 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.0%
Hispanic or Latino19.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.6%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

26.3%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.4%

No Health Insurance

19.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,436

Mean Household Income

$74,633

Per Capita Income

$28,183

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$111,700

Median Rent

$832/mo

Total Housing Units

11,530

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

20.4%

Married Couple Households

50.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.7%

Average Household Size

2.61

Broadband Internet Access

79.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48419.