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Shelbyville, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 3,415.
Males: 1,620  (47.4%)
Females: 1,795  (52.6%)
Median resident age:

40.7 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 75973

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,017 (it was $29,884 in 2000)
Shelbyville:

$50,017
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,169 (it was $16,361 in 2000)

Shelbyville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,266 (it was $50,800 in 2000)
Shelbyville:

$126,266
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Shelbyville: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Shelbyville, TX (2000)
    • 2,30070.3%White alone
    • 81024.8%Black alone
    • 1344.1%Hispanic
    • 100.3%Two or more races
    • 50.2%American Indian alone
    • 70.2%Asian alone
    • 50.2%Other race alone

Races in Shelbyville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Shelbyville, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shelbyville is 488 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 292 feet

Land area: 216.6 square miles.

Population density: 16 people per square mile   (very low).

Shelbyville, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Shelbyville CCD:

0.5% ($261)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Shreveport, LA (51.3 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (162.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Huxley, TX (1.5 miles ),
Converse, LA (3.6 miles ),
Noble, LA (3.7 miles ),
Stanley, LA (4.0 miles),
Center, TX (4.1 miles ),
Zwolle, LA (4.1 miles ),
Logansport, LA (4.2 miles ),
Joaquin, TX (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 31.74 N, Longitude: 93.91 W

Distribution of median household income in Shelbyville, TX in 2022
Shelbyville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Shelbyville, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.0%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Food (9.7%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.2%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Food (8.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.7%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Wood products (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.3%)
  • Food (11.6%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Shelbyville, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)

Average climate in Shelbyville, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Shelbyville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/12/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Shelbyville place center killed 18 people and injured 77 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.4 miles away from the place center injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shelbyville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 288% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.2 miles away from Shelbyville center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 309.9 miles away from Shelbyville center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 32.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 39.7 miles away from Shelbyville center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.3 miles away from Shelbyville center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 367.6 miles away from Shelbyville center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Hurricanes: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Fires: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelbyville:

  • Stephen F Austin State University (about 42 miles; Nacogdoches, TX; Full-time enrollment: 11,542)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 48 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 50 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 57 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • Angelina College (about 58 miles; Lufkin, TX; FT enrollment: 3,478)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 58 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • LeTourneau University (about 70 miles; Longview, TX; FT enrollment: 2,357)

Public high school in Shelbyville:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Shelbyville: East Hamilton Boat Ramp Recreation Site (A), Snyders Boat Ramp (B), Ragtown Recreation Site (C), Welchs Store (D), Dreka Work Center (E), Alexanders Store (F), Boles Field (G), Davis Ranch (H), Jordans Store (I), Pauls Store (J), Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shelbyville include: West Hamilton Church (A), Browns Chapel (B), Bell Chapel (C), Carls Chapel (D), Triumph Church (E), Carrolltown Church (F), Dunnigan Church (G), East Hamilton Church (H), East Liberty Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Carroll Cemetery (1), Rather Cemetery (2), Holly Springs Cemetery (3), Daugherty Cemetery (4), East Hamilton Cemetery (5), East Liberty Cemetery (6), Hollow Springs Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Mason Lake (A), Goodsons Lake (B), Old River Lake (C), Windham Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bivens Branch (A), Bell Creek (B), Beauchamp Creek (C), Sandy Creek (D), McGrue Creek (E), Buckley Creek (F), Yellow Branch (G), Wooten Creek (H), Wilson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.3%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

14.2%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%

Banks with branches in Shelbyville (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: Shelbyville Branch at 5033 State Hwy 87 South, branch established on 1997/04/07. Info updated 2010/07/21: Bank assets: $343.1 mil, Deposits: $301.0 mil, headquarters in Center, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Shelbyville:

Marital status in Shelbyville, TX
  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Shelbyville:

  • High school or higher: 70.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shelbyville, TX (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,21669
Catholic1,2632
Black Protestant1,1366
Mainline Protestant1,08015
Other42
None11,749-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Shelby County:

2.28 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Shelby County:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

3.42 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.6%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

28.4%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.1%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Shelbyville:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDET (930 AM; 1 kW; CENTER, TX; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KOFY (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GILMER, TX; Owner: JERRY RUSSELL D/B/A THE RUSSELL COMPANY)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSML (1260 AM; 4 kW; DIBOLL, TX; Owner: KASA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPBL (1240 AM; 1 kW; HEMPHILL, TX; Owner: PHILLIP BURR)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelbyville:

  • KQBB (100.5 FM; CENTER, TX; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KJVC (92.7 FM; MANSFIELD, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KORI (104.7 FM; MANSFIELD, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KQSI (92.5 FM; SAN AUGUSTINE, TX; Owner: CENTER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Shelbyville:

  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)
Shelbyville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Shelbyville fatal accident list:

Mar 15, 1981 07:05 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Shelbyville)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Ellora TX, 274 Fm 3184 (Lat: 31.704639 Lon: -93.908417), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57 m, Call Sign: WQQH725,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2022, Expiration Date: 12/14/2032, Certifier: Craig Riebkes, Registrant: Lockard & White, Inc., 3001 Earl Rudder Fwy, Suite 100, College Station, TX 77845, Phone: (281) 586-5700, Email:

  • Huxley Sub, North Side Of Fm 2694, 1.35 Miles West Of Huxley, Tx (Lat: 31.763611 Lon: -93.900000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQQX210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2023, Expiration Date: 03/19/2033, Certifier: John E Hargrove Pe, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Ellora, 11 Miles Ese Of Shelbyville (Lat: 31.704667 Lon: -93.908389), Type: Pole, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQRZ459,
    Assigned Frequencies: 941.306 MHz, 932.306 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2023, Expiration Date: 08/19/2033, Certifier: Craig Riebkes, Registrant: Lockard & White, Inc., 3001 Earl Rudder Fwy, Suite 100, College Station, TX 77845, Phone: (281) 586-5700, Email:

  • DA05565C, 15112 Fm 139 (Da05565c) (Lat: 31.795278 Lon: -93.919139), Type: Tree, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQXW774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 06/29/2016, Expiration Date: 06/29/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • DXL09896, 389 County Road 2578 (Lat: 31.737972 Lon: -93.923528), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 100.6 m, Call Sign: WRMW480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • CO RD 2552 CO RD 255, 406 County Road 2552 (Lat: 31.681000 Lon: -94.006139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WRMW481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB5TAX, Grant Date: 06/09/1992, Expiration Date: 06/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2004, Registrant: Russell C Scott, Rt 1 Box 1510, Shelbyville, TX 75973

  • Call Sign: KC5COR, Grant Date: 09/07/1993, Expiration Date: 09/07/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2005, Registrant: Clifford E Hart, Rt 1 Box 1467, Shelbyville, TX 75973

  • Call Sign: KJ5LQ, Previous Call Sign: KB5WNJ, Licensee ID: L00468372, Grant Date: 06/21/2003, Expiration Date: 07/06/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2015, Registrant: Billy G Andrews, 7188 Fm 2261, Shelbyville, TX 75973


Most common first names in Shelbyville, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3070.3 years
John2975.5 years
William2577.7 years
Robert1870.4 years
Mary1380.5 years
George1276.6 years
Willie1275.5 years
Thomas1176.2 years
Henry967.9 years
Billy866.5 years
Most common last names in Shelbyville, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cartwright3569.6 years
Garrett1969.0 years
Risinger1779.9 years
Smith1479.1 years
Lout1476.6 years
Vaughn1279.4 years
Wilburn1275.8 years
Duncan1181.2 years
Windham1180.1 years
Miller973.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shelbyville, TX
  • 46.8%Utility gas
  • 31.8%Electricity
  • 15.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shelbyville, TX
  • 44.2%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 27.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Shelbyville compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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