Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shamrock, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,710

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%1,101

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%419

Two or More

5.3%90

Black

3%52

Asian

1.2%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%19

Other

0.5%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%79

High School Diploma

36.5%465

Some College (<1 yr)

13.6%173

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%251

Associate's Degree

3.5%45

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%96

Master's Degree

1%13

Professional Degree

1.4%18

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

10%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,000

Median Renti

$958

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.5%595

Renter-Occupied

23.5%183

Total Units

1,055

Homeownership

76.5%

Vacancy Rate

26.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.8%106

$50K–$100K

41.5%247

$100K–$150K

23%137

$150K–$200K

8.1%48

$200K–$300K

6.9%41

$300K–$500K

2.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

11.3%119

2000–2009

0.7%7

1990–1999

5.3%56

1980–1989

10%105

1970–1979

17.9%189

1960–1969

5.8%61

1950–1959

6.7%71

1940–1949

19.8%209

1939 or earlier

22.6%238

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.4%478

Electricity

36.9%287

Wood

1.7%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,912

Mean Household Incomei

$69,011

Per Capita Incomei

$32,495

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

862

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%61

$10K–$15K

5%39

$15K–$20K

2.8%22

$20K–$25K

5.7%44

$25K–$30K

3%23

$30K–$35K

13.9%108

$35K–$40K

6.2%48

$40K–$45K

4%31

$45K–$50K

3.5%27

$50K–$60K

4.8%37

$60K–$75K

5.5%43

$75K–$100K

14.4%112

$100K–$125K

13.2%103

$125K–$150K

2.3%18

$150K–$200K

4.8%37

$200K+

3.2%25

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

814.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

813

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

813

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.9%Insured

27.1%Uninsured