Shepardsville, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shepardsville, Indiana had a total population of 115, the 832nd largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Shepardsville Quick Facts
How Shepardsville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86 | 115 | +33.7% |
How Shepardsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Shepardsville Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Vigo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | 24.6% | $115,700 |
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | $54,640 | 15.7% | $152,900 |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | 10.5% | $74,100 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | 10.5% | $151,900 |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Tecumseh | 638 | $91,750 | 9.3% | $251,000 |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | 5.9% | $95,000 |
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | 21.4% | $108,800 |
| Toad Hop | 257 | $90,938 | 0.0% | $93,800 |
| Fontanet | 63 | N/A | 55.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Shepardsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 116 | $37,829 | $98,900 | 18.2% | 33.6% |
| Waynesville | 116 | $48,625 | $143,300 | 19.6% | 0.0% |
| Wildwood | 116 | $65,179 | $192,300 | 26.8% | 14.7% |
| Servia | 114 | N/A | $79,700 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Blooming Grove | 117 | N/A | $242,500 | 0.0% | 21.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 115, Shepardsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Shepardsville is a small community located in Indiana, within Vigo County. The total population is 115. It ranks as the 832nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Shepardsville is 68.4 years. This is 80% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 8.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Shepardsville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Shepardsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $76,200. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $218,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Shepardsville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.1% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Shepardsville, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shepardsville, Indiana?
Shepardsville, Indiana has a population of 115 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Shepardsville, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Shepardsville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Shepardsville, IN?
The ACS sample for Shepardsville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Shepardsville, Indiana?
Shepardsville's population is 99.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Shepardsville, IN?
The median home value in Shepardsville is $76,200.
How educated is Shepardsville, Indiana?
18.1% of adults (25+) in Shepardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.