The Shepherd neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee, experienced a significant demographic shift between 2013 and 2022. In 2022, Shepherd was categorized as a "Black Majority" community with 53% of the population identifying as Black. This represents a change from a decade ago when it was predominantly White. The neighborhood's median income in 2022 was $50,235, indicating a moderate economic status. Shepherd's transition from a White majority to a Black majority community over a decade classifies it as a "Transitional Community."

The demographic changes in Shepherd were substantial. In 2013, Shepherd was a "White Majority" community with 64% of the population identifying as White. By 2018, it had become a "Moderate Diversity" area with 55% White residents and 37% Black residents. In 2021, it transitioned to a "Majority-Minority" community with 45% White residents and 43% Black residents. Finally, in 2022, Shepherd became a "Black Majority" neighborhood.

The median income in Shepherd increased from $40,849 in 2013 to $50,235 in 2022, a rise of approximately 23%. This growth was not consistent, with a peak of $53,356 in 2018 followed by fluctuations. The shift towards a Black majority coincided with periods of both income growth and decline, suggesting that demographic changes were influenced by various factors beyond economics.