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Shepherd, TX


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Shepherd, Texas

Shepherd, Texas, in San Jacinto county, is 37 miles NE of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 55 miles NE of Houston, Texas. There are an estimated 2,029 people in the city.

The People and Families of Shepherd

In Shepherd, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shepherd had a median family income of $33,138.

Shepherd Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Shepherd is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Shepherd is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Shepherd, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Shepherd strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Shepherd, TX

Comparing Shepherd to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone46
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