Shepherd, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,410 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +18.8%

Population (male): 1,075

Poverty (breakdown): (28.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.2% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 39 registered sex offenders living in Shepherd, Texas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shepherd is 72 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.9%), English (4.8%), Irish (3.0%), Italian (2.7%), Greek (2.1%), French (1.9%).

Land Area: 6.11 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 1,644 - 70.9%
      Black alone - 328 - 14.1%
      Hispanic - 263 - 11.3%
      Two or more races - 36 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 34 - 1.5%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 2 - 0.09%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Shepherd, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Shepherd, TX and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Shepherd, TX drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Shepherd, TX Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Shepherd, TX and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Shepherd, TX testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

108 S WILLIAM BARNETT AVE 13.3 miles

108 S WILLIAM BARNETT AVE
CLEVELAND, TX 77327
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2508 HIGHWAY 59 NORTH BYP 13.3 miles

2508 HIGHWAY 59 NORTH BYP
CLEVELAND, TX 77327
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624 W POLK ST 15.2 miles

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LIVINGSTON, TX 77351
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1717 HIGHWAY 59 LOOP N 16.9 miles

1717 HIGHWAY 59 LOOP N
LIVINGSTON, TX 77351
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4001 U S HIGHWAY 59 N 18.2 miles

4001 U S HIGHWAY 59 N
LIVINGSTON, TX 77351
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Local Area Info: Shepherd, Texas

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.

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.

In the 2000 census, there were a reported 744 households, and 520 families residing in the city. The population density was 331.8 people per square mile (128.2/km²). There were 853 housing units at an average density of 139.5/sq mi (53.9/km²). 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.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,410 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +18.8%

Population (male): 1,075

Poverty (breakdown): (28.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.2% for Black residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 39 registered sex offenders living in Shepherd, Texas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shepherd is 72 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.9%), English (4.8%), Irish (3.0%), Italian (2.7%), Greek (2.1%), French (1.9%).

Land Area: 6.11 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 1,644 - 70.9%
      Black alone - 328 - 14.1%
      Hispanic - 263 - 11.3%
      Two or more races - 36 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 34 - 1.5%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 2 - 0.09%

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