Demographics & People — Shepherd, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,124 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 695 |
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| Family Households | 516 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.97 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,458 |
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| Black or African American | 252 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 376 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,017 |
| American | 414 |
| Other groups | 400 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 383 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 339 |
| German | 301 |
| Irish | 177 |
| Italian | 175 |
| Polish | 109 |
| French (except Basque) | 86 |
Language
| English Only | 1,709 |
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| Spanish | 300 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,022 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 100 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,771 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shepherd, Texas.
