At a Glance
Median Income
$23,913
$15,141 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
Zillow: $92,834
Median Rent
$518/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.9%
23.4% smoking rate
How Shaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shaw residents earn a median household income of $23,913 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,141. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shaw is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,834. Median rent is $518/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
15.6% of adults in Shaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shaw has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,586
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$23,913
Per Capita$15,141
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$863M
Avg Weekly Wage$789
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent$518
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$92,834
Housing Units773
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity51.9%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death18,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation133 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shaw was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.