Population 3,175 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shackelford County
Household size in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Shackelford County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shackelford County is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Compared with other Texas counties, Shackelford County is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Shackelford County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 15 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Shackelford County
Renters in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Shackelford County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Shackelford County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Shackelford County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Shackelford County has older homes than the great majority of Texas counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $594 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $774 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $698 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$104 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Shackelford County runs $698 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 23 have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Shackelford County
Bachelor's degrees in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Shackelford County (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Shackelford County has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Texas counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Shackelford County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 13 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Shackelford County
| Period | Shackelford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shackelford County runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 24 have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Shackelford County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackelford County | 2.46 | 42.6 | 6.1% | 21.3% | 16.2% | 1966 | $698 | 33.8% | 93.3% | 8.2% |
| Stephens County | 2.53 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 20.8% | 21.4% | 1972 | $799 | 16.9% | 82.4% | 3.9% |
| Jones County | 2.48 | 40.9 | 9.5% | 19.6% | 15.3% | 1973 | $996 | 13.2% | 84.3% | 5.2% |
| Fisher County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 14.1% | 19.6% | 22.9% | 1964 | $567 | 17.2% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| Palo Pinto County | 2.66 | 41.9 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,226 | 17.1% | 86.9% | 6.8% |
| Parker County | 2.99 | 39.5 | 7.5% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 2000 | $1,769 | 33.8% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Scurry County | 2.69 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 23.2% | 14.9% | 1970 | $1,018 | 15.5% | 82.3% | 3.1% |
| Tarrant County | 2.85 | 36.3 | 12.8% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,807 | 34.6% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| Borden County | 2.93 | 32.2 | 4.9% | 33.7% | 34.0% | 1973 | $1,246 | 36.9% | 94.4% | 0.3% |
| Dawson County | 2.68 | 34.8 | 15.4% | 29.4% | 21.9% | 1967 | $976 | 13.4% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| Kaufman County | 3.42 | 34.3 | 12.9% | 21.9% | 6.3% | 2003 | $1,786 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Shackelford County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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