Shelby County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Shelby County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48419
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 419
Geography
- Land Area
- 795.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 39.03 sq mi
- Total Area
- 834.62 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.790139
- Longitude
- -94.142579
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 22,954
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,735
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,334 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,625 | 15.8% |
| White | 14,492 | 63.1% |
| Black | 3,647 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 160 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,857 | 88.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,883 | 11.3% |
| White | 11,371 | 67.9% |
| Black | 2,937 | 17.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 617 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,155
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,110
- Poverty Rate
- 20.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,917
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,508 | 64.2% |
| Black | 3,649 | 15.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,732
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,627 | 24.6% |
| Republican | 8,714 | 59.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,391 | 16.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,008 | 47.6% |
| Female | 7,719 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,188 | 75.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,200 | 8.1% |
| Black | 1,585 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 145 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,765
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,660 | 50.6% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 16.6% |
| Black | 582 | 36.7% |
| Asian | 40 | 27.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,122 | 44.5% |
| Female | 3,643 | 47.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,755 (30.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,399 (15.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,584
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,626
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $830
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 4.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.