Shackelford County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Shackelford County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,169. It is the 221st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shackelford County is 43.9 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shackelford County is $64,659. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $176,900. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Shackelford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shackelford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.7%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Shackelford County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.