Shepherd is a city located in San Jacinto County, Texas. Shepherd has a 2025 population of 1,947. Shepherd is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -6.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,092 in 2020.
The average household income in Shepherd is $67,820 with a poverty rate of 18.17%.The median age in Shepherd is 37 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Shepherd includes 68.64% White, 11.86% Black or African American, 3.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,458 | 68.64% |
Two or more races | 280 | 13.18% |
Black or African American | 252 | 11.86% |
Other race | 77 | 3.63% |
Native American | 57 | 2.68% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Shepherd's average per capita income is $34,821. Household income levels show a median of $48,368. The poverty rate stands at 18.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $84,531 | - |
Families | $49,911 | $74,574 |
Households | $48,368 | $67,820 |
Non Families | - | $40,925 |
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