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Shamrock, Texas, in Wheeler county, is 89 miles E of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 155 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 2,029 people in the city.
In Shamrock, about 57% of adults are married. In Shamrock, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Shamrock had a median family income of $33,542.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,250) in Shamrock. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 75% of housing in Shamrock is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Shamrock, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Shamrock than other cities.
Comparing Shamrock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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