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Timpson, TX
City in Shelby County, Texas.
Population
1,063
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Timpson and its ZIP codes
Timpson at a glance
- Timpson is about 3.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,250 a year, 60% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $619 a month.
Local data for Timpson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Timpson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
36.6%
Median home value
$82,000
Median rent
$619/mo
Homeownership
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (170), Mexican Americans (80), German Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Timpson.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,446
8,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $5,684 per person
How people get to work
Timpson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Timpson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
481
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Timpson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Timpson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrisonCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Gary CityTown | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| TenahaTown | 9.4 mi | 3.7 |
| CenterCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| CarthageCity | 17 mi | 10.7 |
| ApplebyCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| JoaquinCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| BeckvilleCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Logansport, LATown | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| NacogdochesCity | 25 mi | 27.6 |
| CushingCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| ChirenoCity | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| HendersonCity | 29 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Timpson, TX in?
- Timpson is in Shelby County, Texas.
- What is the population of Timpson, TX?
- About 1,063 people live in Timpson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Timpson?
- Nearby places include Garrison (7.9 mi), Gary City (8.8 mi), Tenaha (9.4 mi), Center (15 mi), Mount Enterprise (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023