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Schulenburg, Texas
Schulenburg, city, in Fayette County, Texas. Schulenburg had 2,837 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,633 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,768 (±18). GEOID 4866188.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,837
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,633 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,768 ±18
Median household income
$51,294
±$13,776 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$205,900
±$47,242 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$957
±$268 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Schulenburg and what county is it in?
Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 1,007 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Schulenburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,837 people lived in Schulenburg on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,633 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,768 (±18).
| Measure | Schulenburg | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,768 ±18 | 25,042 | −131 |
| Households | 1,159 ±118 | 10,403 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.22 | 2.36 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 1,326 ±146 | 13,233 | no clear change |
Schulenburg's population since 2000
From 2,699 in 2000 to 2,837 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Schulenburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Schulenburg?
The median resident of Schulenburg is 41.3 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 24.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.4%. 13.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Schulenburg | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 ±3.0 | 48.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±4.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.0% ±5.5 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±5.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.4% ±7.8 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.2% ±7.4 pts | 69.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±6.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.1% ±4.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.3% ±8.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±3.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±4.8 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1% ±5.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.6% ±6.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±4.4 pts | 27.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±2.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±4.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Schulenburg earn?
Half of Schulenburg's 1,159 households earn less than $51,294 a year (±$13,776), against $75,854 in Fayette County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,735 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Schulenburg | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,294 ±$13,776 | $75,854 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,444 ±$10,037 | $102,695 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,686 ±$3,957 | $43,613 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2% ±7.7 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8% ±12.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4% ±8.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% ±6.7 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.9% ±8.3 pts | 80.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Schulenburg?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Schulenburg's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 by its owner (±$47,242). The median renter pays $957 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Schulenburg | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,900 ±$47,242 | $293,900 | +$78,769 |
| Median gross rent | $957 ±$268 | $988 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6% ±16.7 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,253 ±$213 | $1,682 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8% ±9.7 pts | 79.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2% ±9.7 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,326 ±146 | 13,233 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.6% ±7.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±7.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±3.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±5.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5% ±7.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±4.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Schulenburg building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Schulenburg in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Schulenburg work and get to work?
76.9% of Schulenburg's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes.
| Measure | Schulenburg | Fayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±8.3 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±11.2 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±8.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±5.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±5.9 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Schulenburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Schulenburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9706.02Fayette County | 3,820 | $54,531 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Schulenburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Schulenburg compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Schulenburg is the 6,518th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 513th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Schulenburg ranks 733rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 513th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 329th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 525th | 979 |
| Median household income | 733rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 676th | 978 |
| Median home value | 468th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 579th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 312th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 642nd | 877 |
| Median age | 249th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 787th | 973 |
| Work from home | 333rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 688th | 976 |
Schulenburg's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Schulenburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Schulenburg?
16 of the 57 figures for Schulenburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Schulenburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Schulenburg.