Shepherd, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Shepherd

Urbana / Lake Water Wheel

Liberty Hill / Willow Springs

Dolen / Mason Lake Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Shepherd

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.4%

Households with Children

34.9%

School Enrollment K-12

207

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 18.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.0%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.8%
High School / GED: 40.0%
Some College or Associate's: 37.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 15.7%
Couples & Adults: 41.4%
Living Alone: 23.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 13.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.0%
Puerto Rican: 7.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 15.5%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 10.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 89.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 34.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 65.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.5%
Spanish: 14.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 8.7%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources