Shelbyville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shelbyville, Texas had a total population of 188, the 1570th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 91.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.
Shelbyville Quick Facts
How Shelbyville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 187 | 188 | +0.5% |
How Shelbyville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Shelbyville Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Shelby County
Cities Similar to Shelbyville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 189 | $71,333 | $151,500 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Montague | 189 | $55,595 | $326,900 | 18.2% | 28.9% |
| Zapata Ranch | 190 | $111,270 | N/A | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Jolly | 185 | $102,000 | $211,700 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| New Ulm | 185 | $59,948 | N/A | 5.7% | 12.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 188, Shelbyville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Shelbyville is a small community located in Texas, within Shelby County. The total population is 188. It ranks as the 1570th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Shelbyville is 37.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 46.8% of the population under 18, Shelbyville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Shelbyville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Shelbyville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 23.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 62% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Shelbyville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.2% vs 39.1%).
Education
91.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Shelbyville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 169% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Shelbyville, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shelbyville, Texas?
Shelbyville, Texas has a population of 188 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Shelbyville, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Shelbyville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Shelbyville, TX?
The ACS sample for Shelbyville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Shelbyville, Texas?
Shelbyville's population is 95.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Shelbyville, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Shelbyville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Shelbyville, Texas?
91.0% of adults (25+) in Shelbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.