Shepherd, MI, also known as 48883 Shepherd has a population of 7,077 people and a population density of 60 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses including Shepherd Pharmacy, Shepherd Lumber Company, and Mac's Gun Shop. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include hiking along the Chippewa Trail and fishing along the Tobacco River. Other organizations that are based out of Shepherd are Boy Scouts Troop #185 and VFW Post 2458. Local sporting events include annual tournaments hosted by the Shepherd High School football team and basketball teams. All in all, Shepherd is an active community with plenty of things to do for everyone!
The population in Shepherd (zip 48883) is 7,077. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shepherd (zip 48883) is 42.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shepherd (zip 48883) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shepherd (zip 48883)
- 54.4% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Shepherd (zip 48883)
- 93.0% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander