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Shackelford County, TX
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Shackelford County, Texas.
Population
3,175
Land area
914sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Shackelford County
Shackelford County at a glance
- Shackelford County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,047, 7% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,800 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $718 a month.
- Its largest cities are Albany (1,849) and Moran (259).
Local data for Shackelford County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shackelford County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,047
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (535), German Americans (409), Mexican Americans (387).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,482
1,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,639
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.67M
FY 2026, $7,622 per person
PPP loans
$66.27M
951 loans, 7,486 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$534K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Shackelford County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shackelford County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
348
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shackelford County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Shackelford County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Shackelford County, TX?
- Albany is the largest city or town in Shackelford County, with about 1,849 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Shackelford County?
- Shackelford County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76430, 76464, 79533, 79601.
- What is the population of Shackelford County, TX?
- About 3,175 people live in Shackelford County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Shackelford County?
- Shackelford County borders Jones County, Eastland County, Callahan County, Stephens County, Haskell County, Throckmorton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023