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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Shore

Kentucky · 1,318 residents · 0.704 sq mi
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South Shore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,800. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,318
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,872 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
+4%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9161K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Shore
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,902
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,214 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,169
−41%vs 2000
vs $12,161 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $322 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
2.4
+16%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,196)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
1
−39%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.6%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Shore, Kentucky?

South Shore, Kentucky has about 1,318 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Shore, Kentucky?

The typical household in South Shore, Kentucky earns about $11,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Shore, Kentucky expensive?

In South Shore, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $28,800, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in South Shore, Kentucky?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Shore, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Shore, Kentucky?

About 31.2% of people in South Shore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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