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Shepherd, TX
City in San Jacinto County, Texas.
Population
2,189
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
359
ZIP codes
0
Shepherd and its ZIP codes
Shepherd at a glance
- Shepherd is about 3.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,750 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,300 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Shepherd, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shepherd, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,750
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$157,300
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (249), German Americans (248), Irish Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Jacinto County. PPP loans are for Shepherd.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,900
2,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,408
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
How people get to work
Shepherd, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.7%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shepherd, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
379
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shepherd, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities near Shepherd
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodrichCity | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ColdspringCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| North ClevelandCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ClevelandCity | 11 mi | 18.8 |
| West LivingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.8 |
| Cape RoyaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Big Thicket Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| SplendoraCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Plum GroveCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| DeerwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Point BlankCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Cedar PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Patton VillageCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| Roman ForestCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shepherd, TX in?
- Shepherd is in San Jacinto County, Texas.
- What is the population of Shepherd, TX?
- About 2,189 people live in Shepherd, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shepherd?
- Nearby places include Goodrich (8.9 mi), Coldspring (10 mi), North Cleveland (11 mi), Cleveland (11 mi), West Livingston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023