Shelby County, Texas
Shelby County is home to 24,155 people. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $49,776.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,155 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $49,776 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.6% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.2% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 20.9% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $101,500 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $781 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.3% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.4% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.3 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- De Soto Parish, Louisiana
- Sabine Parish, Louisiana
- Nacogdoches County
- Panola County
- Rusk County
- Sabine County
- San Augustine County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.