Schulenburg is a city located in Fayette County Texas. Schulenburg has a 2024 population of 2,830. Schulenburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.69% annually and its population has increased by 7.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,640 in 2020.
The average household income in Schulenburg is $63,965 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Schulenburg is 40.9 years: 35.6 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Schulenburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 68.01% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 13.96% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 8.92% |
| Other race | 171 | 6.38% |
| Native American | 55 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 901 | 2.73 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 366 | 3.61 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.07 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 124 | 3.98 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 66 | 4.18 | 0 | 100 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 14.2% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 7.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 725 | 41.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 8.99% |
| Some College | 187 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 842 | 240 |
| Hispanic | 515 | 289 | 21 |
| Black | 234 | 184 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 141 | 34 |
| Other Race | 102 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,125 | $50,809 | $57,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,250 | $0 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,339 | $40,170 | $34,005 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,484 | $30,766 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,479 | $41,757 | $35,038 |
| Some College | $44,423 | $53,182 | $41,833 |
$37,479
Average Earnings
$41,757
Average Male
$35,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.21% of Schulenburg residents speak only English, while 28.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,056 | 185 | 17.52% |
| Black | 363 | 121 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,005 | 80 | 7.96% |
| Multiple | 239 | 20 | 8.37% |
| Other | 157 | 8 | 5.1% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
19.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schulenburg is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schulenburg is Other, with 5.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.4% |
| High School | 16.99% |
| Some College | 16.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
| Female Employed | 1.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,806 | $73,556 |
| Households | $49,969 | $63,965 |
| Married Families | $78,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,036 | $46,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 5.61% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 21.05% |
| Other Race | 14 | 10.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.83%
Born in Schulenburg
84.1%
Native Born
15.9%
Foreign Born
9.97%
Non Citizen
5.94%
Naturalized
84.1% of Schulenburg residents were born in the United States, with 72.83% having been born in Texas. 9.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,068 | 47 | 1.56% |
| 2028 | 3,021 | 48 | 1.61% |
| 2027 | 2,973 | 48 | 1.64% |
| 2026 | 2,925 | 47 | 1.63% |
| 2025 | 2,878 | 48 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | 2,830 | 47 | 1.69% |
| 2023 | 2,783 | 58 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 2,725 | 24 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 2,701 | 61 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 2,640 | -275 | -9.43% |
| 2019 | 2,915 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,919 | 31 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 2,888 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,886 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 2,887 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 2,875 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 2,870 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,871 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 2,885 | 35 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 2,850 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,699 | -369 | -12.03% |