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Shiner, TX
City in Lavaca County, Texas.
Population
2,154
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
873
ZIP codes
0
Shiner and its ZIP codes
Shiner at a glance
- Shiner is about 7.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $99,299 a year, 27% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,400 (24% below Texas) and median rent is $1,388 a month.
Local data for Shiner, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shiner, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,299
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,388/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (786), Irish Americans (235), Mexican Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lavaca County. PPP loans are for Shiner.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,121
5,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,045 per person
How people get to work
Shiner, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shiner, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shiner, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Shiner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoultonTown | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| YoakumCity | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| GonzalesCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| FlatoniaTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| WaelderCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SchulenburgCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| CueroCity | 23 mi | 6.6 |
| HarwoodTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shiner, TX in?
- Shiner is in Lavaca County, Texas.
- What is the population of Shiner, TX?
- About 2,154 people live in Shiner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shiner?
- Nearby places include Moulton (9.8 mi), Yoakum (9.9 mi), Hallettsville (13 mi), Gonzales (17 mi), Flatonia (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023