Shepherd, Texas

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map_captionLocation within San Jacinto County and Texas
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pushpin_map_captionLocation of Shepherd in the state of Texas##Location of Shepherd in the United States
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subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Texas
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2San Jacinto
established_date
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area_footnotes
area_total_km215.85
area_land_km215.79
area_water_km20.06
area_total_sq_mi6.12
area_land_sq_mi6.10
area_water_sq_mi0.02
population_as_of
population_total2105
population_density_km2152.84
timezone
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elevation_m44
elevation_ft144
coordinates
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postal_code77371
area_code936
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info48-67424
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| official_name = Shepherd, Texas | settlement_type = City | nickname = | motto = | image_skyline = Shepherd Texas City Hall 2023.jpg | imagesize = 250px | image_caption = | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = SanJacinto County Shepherd.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location within San Jacinto County and Texas | pushpin_map = USA Texas#USA | pushpin_label = Shepherd | pushpin_map_caption = Location of Shepherd in the state of Texas##Location of Shepherd in the United States | pushpin_relief = yes | map_caption1 = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = San Jacinto

| government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 15.85 | area_land_km2 = 15.79 | area_water_km2 = 0.06 | area_total_sq_mi = 6.12 | area_land_sq_mi = 6.10 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.02

| population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 2105 | population_density_km2 = 152.84

| timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 44 | elevation_ft = 144 | coordinates = | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 77371 | area_code = 936 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-67424 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 1382753 | website = | footnotes = | population_density_sq_mi = 395.83 Shepherd is a city in San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,105 at the 2020 census.

Historical information

Texas Historical Marker #7672, erected in 1970, located west of FM 222 on SH 150 in Shepherd, gives a brief background for the town. Exact text on the marker is as follows:

Originated in vicinity of Old Drew's Landing, a Trinity River port for settlers bringing in goods and shipping cotton, tobacco, and other products to markets. An early nearby community was Big Creek. Into these pioneer settlements came Houston East & West Texas Railroad investors, including Benjamin A. Shepherd (1814-1891) of Houston, who in 1875 platted townsite here, naming it for himself. The town square was on west side of H. E. & W. T., which was completed beyond this point in 1879. The Shepherd Post Office opened Dec. 22, 1879, with Jack B. Noble as postmaster. A pioneer physician was Dr. William Herbert Beazley (1837-1919); Mrs. Jessie Fain operated an early hotel; Mrs. Jane Langham taught first public-school session, in Methodist church building. James Ephraim Tribe, a native of Canada, came here in 1895, was a carpenter, coffin maker, millwright, and wheelwright. A Baptist, he built a church edifice for that faith in 1896. Distinguished native son Robert Scott Lovett (1860-1932), became president of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads and rendered outstanding civilian service to the nation during World War I. Once a center for the lumbering industry, Shepherd remains an important market town of southeast Texas.

2023 petroleum plant explosion ===

On November 8, 2023, a petroleum processing plant exploded in Shepherd. Shelter-in-place orders were issued within a 5 mi radius, which was later lowered to 1 mi. One employee was injured, with minor burns. US 59 was closed.

Geography

Shepherd is located at (30.491363, –94.999595).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 sqmi, of which 6.1 sqmi is land and 0.16% is water.

Shepherd is located along US Route 59 which is planned to be upgraded to Interstate 69.

Demographics

|1880= 39 |1970= 1037 |1980= 1674 |1990= 1812 |2000= 2029 |2010= 2319 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census |2020=2105}}

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(NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}}}"]

RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)1,35464.32%
Black or African American (NH)25011.88%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)50.24%
Asian (NH)70.33%
Some Other Race (NH)20.1%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)1014.8%
Hispanic or Latino38618.34%
Total2,105
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,105 people, 684 households, and 510 families residing in the city.

2010 census

The population was 2,319 people in the 2010 United States census. Shepherd is the 642nd most populated city in the state of Texas out of 1,752 cities.

In 2010, the median household income of Shepherd residents was $27,131. Shepherd households made slightly more than Chilton households ($27,115) and Bedias households ($27,112) However, 25.7% of Shepherd residents live in poverty.

The median age for Shepherd residents was 36.3 years old.

2000 census

In the 2000 census, there were a reported 744 households, and 520 families residing in the city. The population density was 331.8 PD/sqmi. There were 853 housing units at an average density of 139.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.44% White, 18.53% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.52% of the population.

There were 744 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,906, and the median income for a family was $33,138. Males had a median income of $29,327 versus $19,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,115. About 17.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Shepherd is served by the Shepherd Independent School District.

Notable people

References

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
  2. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  3. (2007-10-25). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
  4. Lenthang, Marlene. (2023-11-08). "Texas chemical plant explosion sparks large fire, evacuation and shelter in place orders issued".
  5. Rose, Andy. (2023-11-08). "Massive chemical plant fire near Houston forces a school to evacuate and residents to shelter in place".
  6. (2011-02-12). "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
  8. "Explore Census Data".
  9. https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific. (August 2022)
  10. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin".
  11. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: San Jacinto County, TX". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  12. Edison, Jaden. (October 2, 2024). "How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools". [[The Texas Tribune]].

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