Shallowater, TX

City

Demographics of Shallowater

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Households with Children

45.9%

School Enrollment K-12

575

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 25.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.7%
Working Age (35-54): 32.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 6.3%
Seniors (65+): 13.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.1%
High School / GED: 34.0%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.7%
Single Parents: 17.2%
Couples & Adults: 43.2%
Living Alone: 10.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 5.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.8%
Spanish: 17.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 8.5%
Middle School (5-8): 9.0%
High School (9-12): 7.4%
College / Graduate: 7.4%
Not Enrolled: 64.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shallowater

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources