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Total Population

2000

Shamrock

2,029

Wheeler County

5,284

Shamrock offers businesses the opportunity to capitalize on the exceptional growth that is occurring in the Southwestern United States. Shamrock has a current population of just over 2,030 people. It is located in Wheeler County which has just over 5,284 people as of the year 2000.

Demographic Characteristics
Population by age

Under 18 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 years and over

20%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
20.00%
20.00%

In Shamrock, persons in their prime working years between 25 and 54 now represent about 30% of the total population. The racial and ethnic mix of the population show about 79.2% of the population is White, 13.4% is Hispanic, 4.7% is African American, and 2.7% are other races.

Population by race and ethnicity

White
Hispanic
African American
All Others

79.20%
13.40%
4.70%
2.70%

Income Characteristics

Per capita Income

1990 $19,300
2000 $18,100

Per capita income in Shamrock is estimated at $18,100 in 2000. This represents a change of 15.2% since 1990. The current median income for households in the area is about $26,500, which represents a change of 11.0% since 1990.

Median Household Income

1990 $23,000
2000 $26,500

Labor
Major Employers

Shamrock offers a business climate that is capable of supporting a diverse range of industries. The table below shows the types of major employers with successful operations in and around Shamrock. The largest employer is Shamrock Independent School, employing about 95 people in the Public Education industry. Major employers have contributed to Shamrock's growth and diversified economy.

Employer Name	Industry	Employment
Shamrock Independent School Shamrock General Hospital Vinyard Water Service Irish Inn Motel and Restaurant McDonalds Cantrell Corp. Midway Truck and Travel Buy for Less Shamrock Inn and Suites Market Square Grocery James Reneau Seed and Oil National Bank of Commerce Citizens National Bank City of Shamrock Texas Dept of Transportation Best Western Hotel Sleep Inn Holiday Inn Express	Public Education Hospital and Clinic Oil Field Service Lodging & Food Food Industry Fuel Distribution Truck Stop Grocery & Hardware Hotel Grocery Industry Seed Co./Oil and Gas Financial Services Financial Services City Operations Highway Maintenance Hotel Hotel Hotel	95 83 12 20 29 23 23 21 12 12 17 12 10 28 12 10 10 10

Labor Availability

Labor Force
2000

Employment
2000

Unemployment Rate
2000

Shamrock
1613

1317

2.70%

Wheeler County
2619

2548

2.70%

Labor force is an increasingly important component of the site selection equation. A large supply of trained, reliable workers is an important locational advantage. Shamrock had a total labor force of which were employed. Shamrock has access to a sizeable regional labor force of 2,619 people, with a current unemployment rate of 2.7%

Labor Force Characteristics

Average Manufacturing Wage
2000 $7 to $8

Educational Attainment of Adult Population

Percent of High School Graduates                             90%

Typical Number of Applicants per Job Opening

Manufacturing Jobs                                      20

Office and Administrative Jobs                                   15

In today's economy, labor is a more important part of production than ever. With global competition and markets, the competitive edge goes to businesses that are able to produce high quality products at reasonable cost for a rapidly changing market. This region of Texas has an established reputation for producing a labor force that has very high work ethics. Unionized labor in this region is practically non-existent.

Higher Education

The world is rapidly evolving into a global market-based economy. The pressures on productivity and business management fall directly on the education and training of the labor force. Businesses in Shamrock have access to several higher education institutions in the region. These schools produce a steady flow of new work force entrants, as well as provide opportunities for continuing education and specialized training for existing area employees and businesses.

School Name	Location	Public/Private	Classes
Western Technology Center	Sayre OK	Public	Various/Votech

Real Estate Market Overview

Average Land Price Per Acre Unimproved $250-$800 Improved $300-$1500		Whether your company is interested in purchasing land for new construction, or leasing existing commercial or industrial space, Shamrock offers a competitively priced location.
Typical Construction Cost (Per Sq. Ft) Commercial $90-$100		The lease property is not set at any certain rate. The location makes a difference as to the lease price. Buildings in the downtown area have a lower rate than the interstate property.

Available Sites

Real estate is one of the most important factors in a site location decision for a new or expanding company. Shamrock offers a range of sites for different types of users who are interested in building a facility including raw land and improved sites in a variety of sizes. In all there are 2 sites with raw or improved industrial land totaling about 57 acres. In most cases, land cost in Shamrock are much less expensive than in other areas of the state and nation.

Site Location/Name	Land Size	Suitable Users	Improvements
Shamrock Industrial Park	40.0 acres	Industrial/Retail	Utilities Available
South Property	17.0 acres	Industrial/Retail	Utilities Available

Transportation Access

Number of Interstates and State Highways		Transportation of goods can be accomplished via motor freight, rail, or air services. All of these modes are available in the region. A varied base of regional suppliers, and access to a large consumer market are key factors in developing a strong economy. Local companies have access to both suppliers and markets in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Interstate US Highways	1 1	The region is served by 2 regional rail carriers. The nearest general aviation airport is 3 miles from Shamrock. The nearest international airport is located in Amarillo which is 90 miles or 80 minutes from Shamrock.
Interstate Access Distance to Interstate 40 0 Miles Distance to US Hwy 83 0 Miles Trucking Carriers Beaver Express United Parcel Service Federal Express US Postal Service Major Markets in one days driving radius. Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Lubbock, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, and Tulsa		Approximately 12 to 14 thousand vehicles per day travel Interstate 40 and approximately 5000 per day on US Hwy 83. These numbers are per Texas Dept. of Transportation.

Number of rail Carriers Serving Region

Regional	2
Distance to nearest Airport	Miles	Time
General Aviation	3 miles	5 minutes
International Airport	90 miles	80 minutes

Rail Transportation Access

Shamrock offers manufacturers and distributors access to 2 regional railroad carriers. The nearest one is in Erick Oklahoma approximately 30 miles away. The second is in Memphis Texas approximately 50 miles away.

Provider	Miles	Time	Location

Farmrail Railroad	30 miles	20 Minutes	Erick, Oklahoma
Burlington Northern Santa Fe	50 miles	40 minutes	Memphis, Texas

General Aviation Airport

Airport Name	Location	Runway	Fixed Base Oper.	Terminal	Tower

Shamrock	I-40 East	3600 ft.	No	No	No
Perry Leforors	Pampa TX	5000 ft.	YES	YES	No
Childress Municipal	Childress TX	6000 ft.	YES	YES	YES

Major Texas Business Taxes

Corporate and personal Income Tax	None
Corporation Franchise Tax	4.50%
State Sales and Use Tax (State Portion)	6.25%
Hotel / Motel Occupancy Tax (State Portion)	6.00%
Motor Fuels Tax (rate per gallon)	$0.20

Unemployment Insurance

Wage Base	$9,000
Tax Rate	2.70%


Workers Compensation
Average per $100 of payroll	$4.11

Texas and Shamrock offer a favorable tax climate for business and a limited number of state controls regulating business activities. Texas has no corporate or personal income taxes, no state property tax and no unitary tax. The franchise tax which applies to Texas corporations as well as corporations doing business in Texas is applied to net taxable capital or net taxable earned surplus. The tax rate on earned surplus is 4.5 percent. The state levies a 6.25 percent sales tax on all retail sales, leases, and rentals of taxable items. Cities and counties may have additional local sales tax.

Worker's compensation premiums and unemployment insurance costs in Texas compare favorably to other states in the region. The average cost of worker's compensation for all occupational classes is $4.11 per $100 of payroll. Unemployment insurance rates in Texas are also relatively low. Rates are based on the experience of the individual employer, however, for new employers the rate is 2.7% on a taxable wage base of up to $9,000 per employee. This taxable wage base is among the lowest in the United States, resulting in lower cost unemployment insurance for employers.

Local Tax Rates

Sales and Use Tax (Shamrock)	8.00%
Ad Valorem Ta Total (rate per $100 of assessed value)	2.57%
City	0.60%
County	0.28%
School District	1.04%
Hospital	0.36%
Hotel / Motel Occupancy Tax (local)	5.00%

State and local taxes per capita in Texas are among the lowest in the country. This table shows the local tax rates that apply to businesses in Shamrock. Sales and use taxes and hotel / motel tax rates are in addition to the state tax rates. The state has no ad valorem tax, but there are several local taxing jurisdictions whose combined rates make up the total ad valorem tax rate of $2.57 per $100 of assessed value. Overall, business taxes in Shamrock compare favorably to other cities in the state and nation.

Quality of Life Overview

Cost of Living
Average Single Family Home Price	$50,000
Average Monthly Apartment Rental	$400
Personal Security
Property Crime Rate per 10,000 population	0
Violent Crime Rate per 10,000 population	0
Number of Police Officers	8
Number of Fire Fighters	20
Health Care
Number of Hospitals in Area	2
Number of outpatient clinics in area	2
Emergency Service Available	YES
Religion Number of Churches of all faiths	21

Shamrock offers an attractive affordable lifestyle and a safe livable community. Housing costs are one of the largest components of cost of living, and Shamrock has reasonably priced housing in a variety of suburban and rural areas.
Another factor that adds to quality of life in Shamrock is the area's low crime rate compared to major metropolitan areas, at just 0.0 violent crimes per 10,000 population. Health care facilities in the area provide quality care for local residents with 2 hospitals and 2 outpatient clinics serving the area.

Cultural and Recreational Amenities

Cultural Facilities and Events	Sports and Recreational Amenities
Shamrock Area Community Center	El Paso Stadium
Pioneer West Museum	Shamrock Country Club / Golf Course
Tower Station / U-Drop Inn	Elmore City Park
Annual St. Patrick's Celebration	City Park and Swimming pool
Annual Rodeo	Irish Field Baseball Park
Annual Irish Craft Festival	Irish Village Park
Little League Baseball	West 40 RV Park
Hunting (Dove, quail, deer, and turkey)	K&K RV Park

West Texas offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that are accessible to residents in Shamrock. Shamrock also has a host of cultural opportunities and seasonal special events, the largest of which are listed here.

Temperature

Average January High	48
Average January Low	38
Average July High	83
Average July Low	68
Humidity and Percipitation
Average Annual Relative Humidity	49%
Annual Precipitation (inches)	23.7
Annual Number of Sunny Days	212

Shamrock is proud of its 212 days of sunshine per year, low humidity and mild winters. The moderate climate is an attractive quality of life attribute that allows residents to take advantage of outdoor recreational opportunities year round.

When Route66 was an infant in 1936 the U-Drop Inn was built. It was the only eating establishment for a hundred miles along the new highway. Throughout much of its life, the building served as a Greyhound Bus Station as well as a Restaurant and Gas Station.
The Tower Station / U-Drop Inn is significant in the area of Art Deco style of architecture. The Tower Station has been featured in many books, movies, magazines, videos, and web-sites relating to historic Route66 and is well known all over the world as one of the most photographed structures on Route66.

The Tower / U-Drop Inn received a $1.7 million dollar grant to restore the building and was completed in the winter of 2004. The U-Drop now houses the Shamrock Chamber of Commerce, Shamrock Economic Development and a Tourist welcome / information center with rest facilities available to the traveling public.

Utility Providers

Provider Type	Provider Name	Contact Phone Number
Natural Gas Service	West Texas Gas Co.	806-256-2391
Electric Service	AEP / Swepco	800-723-7430
Water Service	City of Shamrock	806-256-3281
Telephone Service	AT&T	800-464-7928
Cable TV	Suddenlink	806-256-3944
Internet Service
Internet Service	Centramedia	800-886-7451
Internet Service	AT&T	800-464-7928
Internet Service	Suddenlink	806-256-3944

Water and Sewer Capacity

Provider	Service	Peak Demand	Avg. Demand	Total Daily Capacity	%Capacity Available
City of Shamrock	Water	600,000	250,000	1,250,000	80%

Water: In City $33.46 for first 2000 gallons per month and $1.85 per 1000 gallons thereafter.

The City of Shamrock has set up with all of the above listed utilities to provide the very best utility base and infrastructure in the Texas panhandle. We are connected with wireless Internet, DSL, and cable Internet.
The AEP / Swepco Electric utilities can provide the highest quality and the finest service around. The West Texas Gas company will work wit you to meet your needs.

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