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South Shore

Kentucky · 1,122 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 $22,297. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,122
−8%since 2000
from 1,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9161K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Shore
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,297
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,031
−1%since 2000
from $12,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,072)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5%(56)
Diversity Score15.6%(175)
Diversity Score
16
+1152%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shore, Kentucky?

South Shore, Kentucky has about 1,122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Shore, Kentucky earns about $22,297 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in South Shore, Kentucky?

About 5.4% 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 25.1% of people in South Shore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Shore, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, South Shore, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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