Profile for Shiner, Texas, TX

Established as a trade center for German and Czech farmers

The Spoetzl Brewery, home to Shiner Bock beer and others, is located here. It claims to be the oldest independent brewery in the state.

Well-known residents have included:
· Ross Youngs, baseball player

Local festivals include:

• Bocktoberfest - Oct. 13, 2007

Shiner attractions: Spoetzl Brewery

Historic sites and museums: Wolters Memorial Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Shiner

Cemeteries (12)

Communities (1)

Libraries (1)

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21% of Shiner residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Shiner ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Shiner was $16,942, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Shiner residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Shiner festival dates:

• Bocktoberfest - Oct. 13, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Shiner, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $310.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $611.

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Libraries in Shiner include Shiner Public Library ... View libraries

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Lavaca County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Shiner political report.

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The average commute time for Shiner workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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