Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

A rural, timber-economy venue with a conservative base and limited plaintiff infrastructure, so we lean on regional East Texas averages. Despite its defense tilt, the county isn’t immune to plaintiff arguments: community empathy gives it a moderate plaintiff-friendly history, particularly in worker and local-injury matters. The mix of rural life with light industrial activity yields a moderate score and some potential for plaintiff-friendly jurors, though there are no major recent verdicts. Notably, Shelby has seen significant truck-accident verdicts on strong facts, but damages are usually measured rather than runaway.

County Seat:

Center

Population (2024):

24,192

Median Age:

40

Median Income:

$50,436

2024 Election Results:

Trump (82.0%)