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Shamrock, TX


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Shamrock, Texas

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.

The People and Families of Shamrock

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shamrock had a median family income of $33,542.

Political Inclinations

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.

Shamrock Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Shamrock is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Shamrock, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Shamrock than other cities.

High Points

Shamrock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyShamrock Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Shamrock Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Shamrock Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shamrock, TX

Comparing Shamrock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime69
Low Violent Crime56

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