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Shepherd

Michigan · 1,515 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Shepherd has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $105,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,515
−1%since 2000
from 1,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Shepherd
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,048
+13%since 2000
from $17,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,458)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,407)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.1%(16)
Diversity Score12.5%(190)
Diversity Score
13
+61%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherd, Michigan?

Shepherd, Michigan has about 1,515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shepherd, Michigan?

The typical household in Shepherd, Michigan earns about $40,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shepherd, Michigan expensive?

In Shepherd, Michigan, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Shepherd, Michigan?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Shepherd, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shepherd, Michigan?

About 9.6% of people in Shepherd, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shepherd, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Shepherd, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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