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 $57,126 with a poverty rate of 27.21%. The median age in Shamrock is 36.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shamrock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,599 | 79.95% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 11.65% |
| Other race | 80 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.35 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 415 | 3.12 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.11 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 139 | 2.25 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 65 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 12.05% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 10.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.71% |
| High School Graduate | 669 | 47.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 5.71% |
| Some College | 244 | 17.4% |
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 | 953 | 865 | 169 |
| Hispanic | 343 | 197 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 55 | 2 |
| Black | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 41 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,446 | $51,550 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,150 | $37,639 | $21,867 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,364 | $27,772 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,169 | $38,611 | $23,189 |
| Some College | $33,393 | $60,250 | $23,947 |
$28,169
Average Earnings
$38,611
Average Male
$23,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.84% of Shamrock residents speak only English, while 20.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,192 | 247 | 20.72% |
| Hispanic | 652 | 200 | 30.67% |
| Black | 75 | 60 | 80% |
| Other | 80 | 34 | 42.5% |
| Multiple | 233 | 33 | 14.16% |
| Native | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
27.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.44%
Male Poverty Rate
33.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shamrock is Black, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shamrock is Multiple, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 27.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.02% |
| High School | 25.56% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Employed | 27.75% |
| Male Employed | 18.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,208 | $61,977 |
| Households | $39,333 | $57,126 |
| Married Families | $59,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,058 | $43,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 5.25% |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 32.17% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 8.03% |
| Native American | 4 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
68.7%
Born in Shamrock
92.55%
Native Born
7.45%
Foreign Born
7.2%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
92.55% of Shamrock residents were born in the United States, with 68.7% having been born in Texas. 7.2% 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% |