Shiro, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shiro, Texas
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Roadside tire shop in Shiro
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 Shiro, Texas
Location in Texas
Shiro, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Grimes |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805784 |
Shiro is a small community in Grimes County, Texas, United States. It is located on State Highway 30. Shiro is considered an "unincorporated community." This means it is part of the county but does not have its own local government like a city. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people.
Education in Shiro
Students in Shiro attend public schools run by the Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District. This school district serves the communities of Anderson and Shiro.
Local Schools
The district has two main school campuses:
- Anderson-Shiro Elementary School: This school teaches younger students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Anderson-Shiro Junior/Senior High School: This school is for older students, covering grades 6 through 12.
Shiro's Population
The number of people living in Shiro is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Population Count
Shiro was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 201 | — | |
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In 2020, the census showed that 201 people lived in Shiro.
Who Lives in Shiro?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a place. This helps us see the mix of cultures and backgrounds in a community. In Shiro, the population in 2020 included:
- Most residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
- A smaller group was Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Some residents were Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
- A very small number of people identified as multiracial.
This information helps us understand the diversity of the people who call Shiro home.
