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Shepherd

Montana · 516 residents · 2.224 sq mi
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Shepherd is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 323 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,400. Households here earn about 61% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
+167%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
+167%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+24%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1233335447559652000201020202024Shepherd
2024353
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,214
+101%since 2000
from $13,025 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+63.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(482)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(11)
Diversity Score
2
+51%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherd, Montana?

Shepherd, Montana has about 516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shepherd, Montana?

The typical household in Shepherd, Montana earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shepherd, Montana expensive?

In Shepherd, Montana, the median home is worth about $119,400.

How educated are people in Shepherd, Montana?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shepherd, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shepherd, Montana?

About 13.3% of people in Shepherd, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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