Shepherd, TX is a small town located in San Jacinto County with a population of 2,206 people. The population density is 398 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Visitors to Shepherd can take advantage of the many businesses, outdoor activities and organizations that are available. Local businesses include Wal-Mart Supercenter, S&S Barbeque and Catfish Heaven. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, swimming and hiking. Other organizations in Shepherd include the library, community theater and various churches. Sports fans can enjoy local baseball games at the Shepherd Community Field or Goat Fest yearly rodeo event at the Shepherd Rodeo Arena. There is something for everyone in Shepherd!
The population in Shepherd is 2,206. There are 362 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shepherd is 31.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shepherd is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shepherd
- 42.5% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 24.7% have children, but are single
Race in Shepherd
- 68.7% are White
- 15.5% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander