| Place Name | Shepherd |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77371 |
| County | San Jacinto County |
| Area Code(s) | 936 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 2,709 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -9.23% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 73.13% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 8th |
| State House Districts | 18 |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 73.13% |
| African American | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 17.48% |