Shepherd, MI Demographics
A map of Shepherd's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,325 | 90.2% |
Hispanic | 59 | 4.0% |
Multiracial | 56 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 1.4% |
Asian | 5 | 0.3% |
Black | 4 | 0.3% |
Shepherd, Michigan had a population of 1,469 in 2020. It was 90.2% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shepherd, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is the 357th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Shepherd's White Population
1,325 residents of Shepherd identify as White, or 90.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Shepherd larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #328 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (76.8% White), St. Louis (65.9% White), Alma (78.4% White), and Rosebush (86.1% White). Shepherd is less White than neighboring Riverdale (94.7% White).
Shepherd's Black Population
4 residents of Shepherd identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shepherd less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #486 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more Black than neighboring Riverdale (0% Black). Shepherd is less Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (6.2% Black), St. Louis (23.6% Black), and Alma (3.1% Black).
Shepherd's Asian Population
5 residents of Shepherd identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shepherd roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more Asian than neighboring Rosebush (0% Asian), and Riverdale (0% Asian). Shepherd is less Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (3.4% Asian), St. Louis (0.4% Asian), and Alma (1% Asian).
Shepherd's Hispanic Population
59 residents of Shepherd identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shepherd roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #277 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverdale (2.8% Hispanic). Shepherd is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (5.8% Hispanic), St. Louis (7.3% Hispanic), and Alma (13.2% Hispanic).
Shepherd's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Shepherd identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shepherd roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #134 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Louis (0.8% Native American/Other), Alma (0.9% Native American/Other), and Riverdale (0.4% Native American/Other). Shepherd is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (2.7% Native American/Other), and Rosebush (5.7% Native American/Other).
Shepherd's Multiracial Population
56 residents of Shepherd identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shepherd roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Shepherd is ranked #454 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Shepherd is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Louis (2.1% Multiracial), Alma (3.5% Multiracial), and Riverdale (2.1% Multiracial). Shepherd is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Pleasant (5.2% Multiracial), and Rosebush (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.