Shiner, Texas
City · Population 2,163 · #582 in Texas
About Shiner
Shiner is a small town in central Texas with an estimated population of 2,163.
Shiner holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 876 residents per square mile.
📰 Shiner News Today
- Shiner and Ella Langley Release Limited-Edition Honey Kölsch on 8/13 Brewbound · Aug 13
- Ella Langley Has Her Own Shiner Beer, And Fans Will Want to Grab It Fast All Country News · Aug 14
- Shiner Texas Legend Rye Review Breaking Bourbon · Apr 20
- Here's why you should sip a beer in the 'Cleanest Little City in Texas' MySA · Feb 15
- New Restaurant at the Shiner Brewery - Rickhouse KSAT · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shiner Unique
- The only place in America named Shiner — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Shiner
- Werner's 5 Ninety 4 Grill — american
- Friday's Fried Chicken — chicken
- K. Spoetzl BBQ Co. — barbecue
- La Terraza De Jalisco — mexican
- Maggie's Diner — american
- Mary's Taco — mexican
- Mary's Tex-Mex Restaurant — mexican
- Shiner Palace Saloon
- Shinerville Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
- Snowflake Donuts — donut (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shiner
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Shiner
- SHINER EL
- SHINER H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,163
Rank in state#582 of 1,224
Land area2.47 sq mi
Density876/sq mi
Coordinates29.4337, -97.1736