What percentage of people rent in Shepherd, MI?
33.6% (±7.1 points) of the occupied homes in Shepherd, MI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 188 renting households against 372 that own their home.
In Shepherd, the share of households that rent went from 28.6% in 2015–2019 to 33.6% in 2020–2024 (+5.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.6% (±7.1 points)
- Renting households
- 188 (±51)
- Median renter income
- $41,250 (±$4,959)
Who rents and who owns in Shepherd
| Shepherd | Isabella County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.6% (±7.1 points) | 38.2% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 188 (±51) | 9,508 (±413) | 1,092,179 (±7,674) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 372 (±70) | 15,406 (±447) | 2,984,190 (±12,886) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $41,250 (±$4,959) | $33,839 (±$3,034) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $83,851 (±$2,726) | $76,413 (±$4,053) | $87,130 (±$344) | $100,009 |
In Shepherd, the renter share is not measurably different from Isabella County (38.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Isabella County, Shepherd ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 39 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Shepherd has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±5.5 points) | 33.6% (±7.1 points) | +5.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $635 (±$46) | $789 (±$88) | +24.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $51,908 (±$6,497) | $70,156 (±$10,510) | +35.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Shepherd
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd | — | 33.6% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Lincoln Township (Isabella County) | 4.7 mi | 10.8% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Chippewa Township (Isabella County) | 4.9 mi | 13.8% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Mount Pleasant | 6.6 mi | 64.3% (±2.9 points) | Higher |
| Pine River Township | 6.6 mi | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | Lower |
| Union Charter Township | 7.2 mi | 61.1% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Jasper Township | 7.5 mi | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Seville Township | 8.4 mi | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| St. Louis | 8.9 mi | 32.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Township (Isabella County), MI (10.8%), Chippewa Township (Isabella County), MI (13.8%), Pine River Township, MI (1.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Pleasant, MI (64.3%), Union Charter Township, MI (61.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Isabella County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherd | 33.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 2 | Rosebush | 30.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 | Lake Isabella | 5.9% (±2.8 points) |
Shepherd lies inside Coe Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shepherd
How many renters are there in Shepherd?
Shepherd has an estimated 188 (±51) renting households, 33.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Shepherd?
In Shepherd, the share of households that rent went from 28.6% in 2015–2019 to 33.6% in 2020–2024 (+5.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Shepherd?
A renting household in Shepherd has 2.3 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Shepherd?
The median renting household in Shepherd, MI has an income of $41,250 (±$4,959) a year, against $83,851 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherd village, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherd village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherd village, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherd village, Michigan
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shepherd village, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Shepherd village, Michigan (place:72960, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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