Shackelford County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 221st-largest in Texas
The population of Shackelford County, Texas is 3,169 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 221st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $64,659, the median home value is $176,900, and the median age is 43.9.
The population of Shackelford County has declined 6.4% since 2010 (3,384 → 3,169), a -0.47% annualized rate.
3,169
Population
-0.47%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$64,659
Median Income
$176,900
Median Home Value
Shackelford County covers 914 sq mi of land at 3.5 people per square mile.
About Shackelford County, TX
Shackelford County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 11.5% of the population. With 3,169 residents, Shackelford County is a county in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,659 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $176,900, with typical rent around $485.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 34.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 10.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Shackelford County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Shackelford County had a population of 3,384 in 2010 and 3,169 in 2024, a -6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,384 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.
3,169
Population (2024)
3,384
Population (2010)
3,384
Peak (2010)
-0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,384 |
| 2011 | 3,335 |
| 2012 | 3,361 |
| 2013 | 3,374 |
| 2014 | 3,314 |
| 2015 | 3,331 |
| 2016 | 3,337 |
| 2017 | 3,289 |
| 2018 | 3,258 |
| 2019 | 3,272 |
| 2020 | 3,109 |
| 2021 | 3,191 |
| 2022 | 3,201 |
| 2023 | 3,204 |
| 2024 | 3,169 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.9
Median Age
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Male
20.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,659$-11,633 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,358 |
| Per-capita income | $34,010 |
| Poverty rate | 8.2%-2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Shackelford County is agriculture, accounting for 22.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
77.2%
Public transit
10.6%
Work from home
23.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$176,900$-83,500 vs state
Median home value
$485
Median rent
81.9%
Homeownership rate
1,572
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
18.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.4%
With health insurance
92.8%
With broadband internet
11.5%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
19.3%
With a disability
93.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.4%
High School+
34.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shackelford County, Texas has a population of 3,169 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 221st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Shackelford County has declined 6.4% since 2010 (3,384 → 3,169), a -0.47% annualized rate.
The median household income in Shackelford County, Texas is $64,659, with mean (average) household income of $80,358 and per-capita income of $34,010. 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Shackelford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Shackelford County, Texas is 43.9 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
The median home value in Shackelford County is $176,900 and median monthly rent is $485. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,572 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Shackelford County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Shackelford County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.