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Schulenburg, TX
City in Fayette County, Texas.
Population
2,768
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
0
Schulenburg and its ZIP codes
Schulenburg at a glance
- Schulenburg is about 9.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,294 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $957 a month.
Local data for Schulenburg, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schulenburg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,294
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$957/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,053), German Americans (573), Irish Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Schulenburg.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,472
9,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,486 per person
How people get to work
Schulenburg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schulenburg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
171
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schulenburg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.5%
U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts
Cities near Schulenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeimarCity | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| FlatoniaTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| MoultonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| La GrangeCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| EllingerCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| FayettevilleCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| WaelderCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| ShinerCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| SmithvilleCity | 27 mi | 4.1 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schulenburg, TX in?
- Schulenburg is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What is the population of Schulenburg, TX?
- About 2,768 people live in Schulenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schulenburg?
- Nearby places include Weimar (8.3 mi), Flatonia (12 mi), Moulton (16 mi), La Grange (16 mi), Ellinger (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023