Shelby County, Texas
| Shelby County, Texas | |
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Shelby County Courthouse in Center
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| Map of Texas highlighting Shelby County Location in the U.S. state of Texas |
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| Founded | 1837 |
| Named for | Isaac Shelby |
| Seat | Center |
| Largest city | Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 835 sq mi (2,163 km2) |
| • Land | 796 sq mi (2,062 km2) |
| • Water | 39 sq mi (101 km2), 4.7% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 25,448 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12/km²) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | www |
Shelby County is a county located in the far eastern portion of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 25,448.[1] Its county seat is Center.[2] The county was created in 1835 as a municipality of Mexico and organized as a county in 1837.[3][4] It is named for Isaac Shelby, a soldier in the American Revolution who became the first governor of Kentucky.
Shelby County was formerly represented in the Texas House of Representatives by the Center businessman and conservative Republican Wayne Christian. In 2012, Christian was defeated for renomination by current Representative Chris Paddie.
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History
Shelby County was formed in 1837. It was named for Isaac Shelby, a soldier from Tennessee during the American Revolution, and first Governor of Kentucky.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 835 square miles (2,160 km2), of which 796 square miles (2,060 km2) is land and 39 square miles (100 km2) (4.7%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties and parishes
- 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)
National protected area
- Sabine National Forest (part)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 4,239 | — | |
| 1860 | 5,362 | 26.5% | |
| 1870 | 5,732 | 6.9% | |
| 1880 | 9,532 | 66.3% | |
| 1890 | 14,365 | 50.7% | |
| 1900 | 20,452 | 42.4% | |
| 1910 | 26,423 | 29.2% | |
| 1920 | 27,464 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 28,627 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 29,235 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 23,479 | −19.7% | |
| 1960 | 20,479 | −12.8% | |
| 1970 | 19,672 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 23,084 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 22,034 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 25,224 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 25,448 | 0.9% | |
| Est. 2014 | 25,515 | [6] | 0.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1850–2010[8] 2010–2014[1] |
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As of the census[9] 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.
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
Major highways
U.S. Highway 59
The future route of Interstate 69 is planned to follow the current route of U.S. 59 in most places west of Tenaha.
The future route of Interstate 369 is planned to follow the current route of U.S. 59 in most places north of Tenaha.
U.S. Highway 84
- The future route of Interstate 69 is planned to follow the current route of U.S. 84 in most places east of Tenaha to the Louisiana state line.
U.S. Highway 96
State Highway 7
State Highway 87
State Highway 147- 20px Farm to Market Road 139
- 20px Farm to Market Road 1970
US 59 goes through Shelby County. It is planned to be upgraded to interstate standards as part of the planned Interstate 69 up to Tenaha, where the planned Interstate 369 will follow US 59 northward to both Interstate 30 and Interstate 49 in Texarkana. US 84 is planned to be upgraded to interstate standards as part of the planned Interstate 69 from Tenaha to the Louisiana state line.
Mass transportation
Greyhound Lines operates the Center Station at the Shelby County's Best Yogurt store in Center.[10]
Communities
Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Images
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Previous courthouse in Shelby County, TX IMG 0957.JPG
Previous Shelby County Courthouse established in 1885 remains the base of the downtown section in Center
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Shelby County (TX) Museum IMG 0954.JPG
The Shelby County Museum in Center is located in a former residence
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Shelby County Today on-line newspaper in Center, TX IMG 0959.JPG
Shelby County Today is an on-line newspaper located across from the Shelby County Courthouse. It began operations in 2005
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White Rock Missionary Baptist Church, Center, TX IMG 6246.JPG
Among rural East Texas churches is the White Rock Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery at 12555 Texas State Highway 7 near Center; pastor Keith Rose (2012)
See also
References
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External links
- Shelby County Sports
- Shelby County Today webpage
- Shelby County government's website
- Shelby County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
- History of the regulators and moderators and the Shelby County war in 1841 and 1842, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
- Shelby County Chamber of Commerce website
- Shelby County Genealogy webpage (RootsWeb)
- Shelby County Community Links
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