Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Shepherd, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,189

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.6%1,414

Hispanic/Latino

16.5%361

Black

13.2%289

Two or More

4.9%108

Other

0.4%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%144

High School Diploma

30.5%459

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%175

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%270

Associate's Degree

8.2%124

Bachelor's Degree

3%45

Master's Degree

3.1%47

Professional Degree

1.3%20

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

7.4%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,300

Median Renti

$667

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%526

Renter-Occupied

34.4%276

Total Units

1,078

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

25.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.5%71

$50K–$100K

24.1%127

$100K–$150K

9.3%49

$150K–$200K

12%63

$200K–$300K

22.2%117

$300K–$500K

8.7%46

$500K–$1M

10.1%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%37

2010–2019

7.6%82

2000–2009

13%140

1990–1999

16.4%177

1980–1989

12.9%139

1970–1979

24%259

1960–1969

10.2%110

1950–1959

7.5%81

1940–1949

2.9%31

1939 or earlier

2%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.2%635

Bottled/LP Gas

11.8%95

Utility Gas

6.1%49

Wood

1.9%15

Solar

0.7%6

No Fuel

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,750

Mean Household Incomei

$69,475

Per Capita Incomei

$25,425

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

13.4%

Labor Forcei

905

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%43

$10K–$15K

5.4%43

$15K–$20K

5.4%43

$20K–$25K

6.5%52

$25K–$30K

7.2%58

$30K–$35K

4.2%34

$35K–$40K

5.1%41

$40K–$45K

3.6%29

$45K–$50K

7%56

$50K–$60K

6.1%49

$60K–$75K

12.5%100

$75K–$100K

11.5%92

$100K–$125K

7.5%60

$125K–$150K

1.5%12

$150K–$200K

5.2%42

$200K+

6%48

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1537%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

766

Avg. Commutei

36.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

784

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.5%Insured

24.5%Uninsured