Shamrock is a city located in Wheeler County Texas. Shamrock has a 2024 population of 1,682. Shamrock is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Shamrock is $66,311 with a poverty rate of 16.84%. The median age in Shamrock is 39.6 years: 40.1 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shamrock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 74.62% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 8.19% |
| Native American | 134 | 6.82% |
| Other race | 108 | 5.49% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 42 | 2.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 781 | 2.52 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 371 | 3.17 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.09 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 142 | 2.85 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 46 | 3.11 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 9.4% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 17.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.15% |
| High School Graduate | 452 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 413 | 29.63% |
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 | 984 | 894 | 217 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 208 | 0 |
| Other Race | 79 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 44 | 6 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 9 |
| Black | 50 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 42 |
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 | $43,571 | $53,611 | $40,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,643 | $38,906 | $21,683 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,225 | $47,734 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,995 | $53,553 | $24,879 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $58,816 | $36,100 |
$37,995
Average Earnings
$53,553
Average Male
$24,879
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.17% of Shamrock residents speak only English, while 15.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,243 | 217 | 17.46% |
| Black | 53 | 45 | 84.91% |
| Multiple | 161 | 40 | 24.84% |
| Other | 108 | 29 | 26.85% |
| Hispanic | 541 | 24 | 4.44% |
16.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
22.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shamrock is Black, with 84.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shamrock is Hispanic, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.11% |
| High School | 30.97% |
| Some College | 7.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 27.17% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,421 | $73,511 |
| Households | $61,528 | $66,311 |
| Married Families | $95,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,042 | $48,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 9 | 6.72% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
59.77%
Born in Shamrock
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
7.48%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
92.22% of Shamrock residents were born in the United States, with 59.77% having been born in Texas. 7.48% 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 | 1,551 | -26 | -1.65% |
| 2028 | 1,577 | -26 | -1.62% |
| 2027 | 1,603 | -27 | -1.66% |
| 2026 | 1,630 | -26 | -1.57% |
| 2025 | 1,656 | -26 | -1.55% |
| 2024 | 1,682 | -27 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 1,709 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,707 | -42 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1,749 | -39 | -2.18% |
| 2020 | 1,788 | 35 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1,753 | -46 | -2.56% |
| 2018 | 1,799 | -63 | -3.38% |
| 2017 | 1,862 | -84 | -4.32% |
| 2016 | 1,946 | -54 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 2,000 | -16 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 2,016 | -11 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 2,027 | 42 | 2.12% |
| 2012 | 1,985 | 52 | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 1,933 | 18 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,915 | 0 | 0% |