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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shepherd

Texas · 2,029 residents · 6.096 sq mi
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Shepherd has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,906. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,029
+12%since 1990
from 1,812 in 1990
1990 – 2025
333 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 297 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+5%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Shepherd
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,906
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,115
+56%since 1990
from $8,393 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−10.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
28.5% rent
1.5
−27%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,455)
Black19.2%(347)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.3%(785)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,482)
Black18.5%(375)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(112)
Asian0.7%(15)
Diversity Score50.4%(1,022)
50
+16%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
+2%since 1990
from 32.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shepherd, Texas?

Shepherd, Texas has about 2,029 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shepherd, Texas?

The typical household in Shepherd, Texas earns about $28,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shepherd, Texas expensive?

In Shepherd, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Shepherd, Texas?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shepherd, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shepherd, Texas?

About 19.8% of people in Shepherd, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shepherd, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Shepherd, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 217 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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