Shelby County, Texas

Infobox U.S. County
county = Shelby County
state = Texas


map size = 250
founded = 1836
seat = Center
area_total_sq_mi =835
area_land_sq_mi =794
area_water_sq_mi =40
area percentage = 4.84%
census yr = 2000
pop = 25224
density_km2 =12
web = www.co.shelby.tx.us|

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 25,224. Its county seat is CenterGR|6. The county is named for Isaac Shelby, a soldier in the American Revolution.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 835 square miles (2,161 km²), of which, 794 square miles (2,057 km²) of it is land and 40 square miles (105 km²) of it (4.84%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Panola County (north)
*De Soto Parish, Louisiana (northeast)
*Sabine Parish, Louisiana (east)
*Sabine County (south)
*San Augustine County (south)
*Nacogdoches County (southwest)
*Rusk County (northwest)

History

Shelby County was formed in 1836. It was named for Isaac Shelby, a soldier from Tennessee during the American Revolution, and first Governor of Kentucky.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 25,224 people, 9,595 households, and 6,908 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 11,955 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.65% White, 19.44% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.87% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 9.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,595 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,112, and the median income for a family was $34,021. Males had a median income of $26,501 versus $20,280 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,186. About 14.90% of families and 19.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Arcadia
*Brooklyn
*Center
*Dreka (unincorporated)
*Huxley
*Joaquin
*Shelbyville (unincorporated)
*Tenaha
*Timpson

Education

The following school districts serve Shelby County:

*Center ISD
*Excelsior ISD
*Joaquin ISD (small portion in Panola County)
*San Augustine ISD (mostly in San Augustine County)
*Shelbyville ISD (small portion in Sabine County)
*Tenaha ISD (small portion in Panola County)
*Timpson ISD

Transportation

The TTC-69 component (recommended preferred) of the planned Trans-Texas Corridor goes through Shelby County [ [http://ttc.keeptexasmoving.com/projects/i69/detailed_maps_e.aspx TxDoT, TTC Section E, Detailed Maps 2 (2007-12-19) & 3 (2008-01-02)] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.shelbycountytoday.com/ Shelby County Today webpage]
* [http://www.co.shelby.tx.us/ Shelby County government's website]
* [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/SS/hcs9.html Shelby County in "Handbook of Texas Online"] at the University of Texas
* [http://texashistory.unt.edu/permalink/meta-pth-2362 "History of the regulators and moderators and the Shelby County war in 1841 and 1842"] , hosted by the Portal to Texas History
* [http://www.shelbycountychamber.com/ Shelby County Chamber of Commerce website]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/ Shelby County Genealogy webpage (RootsWeb)]
* [http://www.webmasterson.com/links.htm Shelby County Community Links]