Shiner, Texas | |
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 Shiner City Hall | |
| Motto: "Cleanest Little City in Texas" | |
 Location of Shiner, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:29°25′51″N97°10′20″W / 29.43083°N 97.17222°W /29.43083; -97.17222 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lavaca |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.48 sq mi (6.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,127 |
| • Density | 876.01/sq mi (338.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77984 |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-67640[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347067[3] |
| Website | ShinerTexas.gov |
Shiner is a city inLavaca County, Texas, United States. The town was named after Henry B. Shiner, who donated 250 acres (1.0 km2) for a railroad right-of-way. As of the2020 census, the city had a population of 2,127. Shiner was founded by German and Czech emigrants.
In 1885, a post office called Half Moon was opened at a trading post near the present site of Shiner. In 1887, Henry B. Shiner donated 250 acres for a depot and right-of-way for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, which bypassed Half Moon and was built through Henry B. Shiner's donated land. The town grew around these transportation facilities. The town initially called itself "New Half Moon", but in 1888, the town's name was changed to Shiner and the town was incorporated in 1890.[4]
Czech and German immigrants soon became the dominant ethnic groups, and Shiner developed a cohesive Czech community that still heavily influences the town's culture. Ranching was an important part of the town's history.[5]
Historically notable families of the area are the Wolters and Welhausen families, after whom the Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum and the Shiner Welhausen Park are named, respectively.
Shiner is the home of theSpoetzl Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Texas. The brewery is most well known for producingShiner Bock, a dark German/Czech-style beer that is now distributed in 50 states.[6]
Shiner is also the home of the historic Kaspar Companies, one of the oldest continuously operating companies in America.[7] Kaspar Companies is a holding company that currently consists ofRanch Hand Truck Accessories,Texas Precious Metals, and several other businesses.[8]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 0.41% is covered by water.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 340 | — | |
| 1900 | 845 | 148.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,096 | 29.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,300 | 18.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,372 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,520 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,778 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,945 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,102 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,213 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,074 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,070 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,069 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,127 | 2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,612 | 75.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 156 | 7.33% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 7 | 0.33% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 73 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 268 | 12.6% |
| Total | 2,127 |
As of the2020 United States census, 2,127 people, 798 households, and 589 families were residing in the city.
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, 2,070 people, 882 households, and 572 families resided in the city. The population density was 849.9 inhabitants per square mile (328.1/km2). The 1,016 housing units had an average density of 417.1/sq mi (160.8/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 85.60% White, 10.87% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.93% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 6.09% of the population.
Of the 882 households, 26.6% had children under 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were not families. About 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25, and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city, the age distribution was 21.8% under 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females 18, and over, there were 74.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,205, and for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $28,167 versus $17,426 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $16,942. About 7.4% of families and 11.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 10.7% of those under 18 and 21.0% of those 65 or over.
The City of Shiner is served by theShiner Independent School District and home to theShiner High School Comanches. The city is also served by Shiner Catholic School, which operatesSt. Paul High School and St. Ludmila Elementary School.
| Climate data for Shiner, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 63.0 (17.2) | 67.0 (19.4) | 74.0 (23.3) | 80.0 (26.7) | 86.0 (30.0) | 92.0 (33.3) | 95.0 (35.0) | 96.0 (35.6) | 91.0 (32.8) | 83.0 (28.3) | 73.0 (22.8) | 65.0 (18.3) | 80.4 (26.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40.0 (4.4) | 44.0 (6.7) | 51.0 (10.6) | 58.0 (14.4) | 66.0 (18.9) | 71.0 (21.7) | 73.0 (22.8) | 72.0 (22.2) | 68.0 (20.0) | 59.0 (15.0) | 50.0 (10.0) | 43.0 (6.1) | 57.9 (14.4) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 2.7 (69) | 2.0 (51) | 2.8 (71) | 3.5 (89) | 4.4 (110) | 4.0 (100) | 2.8 (71) | 3.6 (91) | 3.9 (99) | 4.3 (110) | 3.0 (76) | 2.5 (64) | 39.5 (1,001) |
| Average precipitation days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| Source: NOAA[13] | |||||||||||||
Shiner's weekly newspaper,The Shiner Gazette, was established in 1892.[5]
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