Census Bureau data for Shaw city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Shaw city
- What is the median household income in Shaw city?
- The median household income in Shaw city is $23,913 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Shaw city?
- The poverty rate in Shaw city is 38.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Shaw city?
- $84,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Shaw city?
- The median gross rent in Shaw city is $518 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Shaw city residents have a college degree?
- 15.6% of adults in Shaw city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,586
Median Income
$23,913
Median Home Value
$84,200
Poverty Rate
38.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,648 (+18%)
Home Value:
+$23,500 (+38.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.3 pp (-12%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.3 pp (-12.8%)
Unemployment:
-2.9 pp (-23.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,586
Median Age
35.0
Female
57.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 0.7%
Black 96.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$23,913
±$9,361
-$31,002 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$36,772
Median Family Income
$31,172
Poverty Rate
38.9%
+24.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
54.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.3%
$10–15k
11.1%
$15–25k
25.2%
$25–35k
14.5%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
10.6%
$75–100k
2.2%
$100–150k
4.4%
$150–200k
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
744
Owner-Occupied
60.5%
Renter-Occupied
39.5%
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Median Home Value
$84,200
-$77,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$518
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.0%
$50–100k
41.9%
$100–200k
6.5%
$200–300k
12.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
45.5%
$500–1k
45.5%
$1–1.5k
9.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.8%
1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
24.7%
3+
25.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
4.0%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
10.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.7%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
32.1%
2000–2009
4.3%
2010+
12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.6%
-8.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
28.2%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.0%
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
+3.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
1.6%
Government Workers
31.6%
Private For-Profit
66.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.0%
Retail
16.9%
Public Admin
14.4%
Arts/Entmt.
12.5%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Transportation
9.4%
Prof. Services
3.7%
Finance
3.2%
Construction
2.1%
Wholesale
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Production
25.7%
Sales
23.9%
Management
23.4%
Food Prep
21.2%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.4 min
Drove Alone
91.1%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
640
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.8%
5–9
8.1%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
9.6%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
6.4%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
12.2%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 28.9%
Working age (18–64): 71.1%
65 and over: 18.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.2%
With a Disability
21.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.2%
Uninsured
14.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.3%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
98.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023