Shepherd, MI Demographics

A map of Shepherd's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,252	1,325	85.9%	90.2%
Multiracial	84	56	5.8%	3.8%
Hispanic	56	59	3.8%	4.0%
Native American/Other	31	20	2.1%	1.4%
Black	26	4	1.8%	0.3%
Asian	8	5	0.5%	0.3%

Shepherd, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,457, a less than 1% change from the 1,469 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shepherd, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shepherd has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Shepherd, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shepherd is ranked the 375th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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 was ranked the 357th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shepherd's White Population

1,252 residents of Shepherd, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shepherd is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Shepherd ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Shepherd's population has decreased from 90.2% to 85.9%.

Shepherd is more White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (78.2% White), St. Louis (58.6% White), and Alma (81.3% White). Shepherd is less White than neighboring Rosebush (91.5% White), and Riverdale (86.6% White).

Shepherd's Black Population

26 residents of Shepherd, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shepherd is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Shepherd ranks 535th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Shepherd's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Shepherd is more Black than neighboring Rosebush (1.2% Black), and Riverdale (0% Black). Shepherd is less Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (5.1% Black), St. Louis (28.6% Black), and Alma (1.9% Black).

Shepherd's Asian Population

8 residents of Shepherd, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shepherd is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Shepherd ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Shepherd's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Shepherd is more Asian than neighboring St. Louis (0.1% Asian), Rosebush (0.3% Asian), and Riverdale (0% Asian). Shepherd is less Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (3.6% Asian), and Alma (1.6% Asian).

Shepherd's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Shepherd, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shepherd is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Shepherd ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Shepherd's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Shepherd is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosebush (1.8% Hispanic). Shepherd is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (6.3% Hispanic), St. Louis (8.4% Hispanic), Alma (12.9% Hispanic), and Riverdale (7.9% Hispanic).

Shepherd's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Shepherd, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shepherd is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shepherd ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shepherd's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.1%.

Shepherd is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (1.7% Native American/Other), St. Louis (1.1% Native American/Other), Alma (0.2% Native American/Other), and Riverdale (0% Native American/Other).

Shepherd's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Shepherd, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shepherd is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Shepherd ranks 465th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shepherd's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shepherd's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.8%.

Shepherd is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Pleasant (5.1% Multiracial), St. Louis (3.3% Multiracial), Alma (2% Multiracial), Rosebush (3% Multiracial), and Riverdale (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.