Shepherd is a CDP located in Yellowstone County Montana. Shepherd has a 2024 population of 815. Shepherd is currently growing at a rate of 2.77% annually but its population has decreased by -13.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 944 in 2020.
The average household income in Shepherd is $121,248 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Shepherd is 40.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shepherd was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 85.75% |
| Native American | 110 | 14.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 2.81 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Married | 186 | 3.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 77 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 2.58 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
95.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 16.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 19.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 132 | 27.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 4.64% |
| Some College | 96 | 20.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 433 | 402 | 107 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 75.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,293 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $84,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,179 | $85,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $52,600 | $58,036 | $0 |
$65,179
Average Earnings
$85,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.82% of Shepherd residents speak only English, while 3.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 48 | 7.25% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
3.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shepherd is White, with 7.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shepherd is White, with 7.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,800 | $150,782 |
| Households | $125,179 | $121,248 |
| Married Families | $160,370 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,988 | $45,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
66.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 14.63% |
| Native American | 9 | 21.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.33%
Born in Shepherd
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Shepherd residents were born in the United States, with 59.33% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 815 | 22 | 2.77% |
| 2023 | 793 | 21 | 2.72% |
| 2022 | 772 | -53 | -6.42% |
| 2021 | 825 | -119 | -12.61% |
| 2020 | 944 | 49 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 895 | 300 | 50.42% |
| 2018 | 595 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 598 | 33 | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 565 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 564 | -202 | -26.37% |
| 2014 | 766 | 50 | 6.98% |
| 2013 | 716 | -101 | -12.36% |
| 2012 | 817 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 806 | 290 | 56.2% |
| 2010 | 516 | 0 | 0% |