Demographics & People — Shepherd, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,438 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 518 |
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| Family Households | 329 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,253 |
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| Black or African American | 25 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 514 |
| German | 336 |
| English | 193 |
| Other groups | 184 |
| Irish | 152 |
| Scottish | 61 |
| Dutch | 45 |
| Polish | 44 |
| American | 41 |
| French (except Basque) | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 1,308 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,312 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 57 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,066 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shepherd, Michigan.
