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South Shore

Kentucky · 1,066 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 $24,958. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,300. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,066
−13%since 2000
from 1,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,514 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9161K1K2K2K1990201020202024South Shore
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,958
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,462
+27%since 2000
from $12,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(994)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4%(43)
Diversity Score13.6%(145)
Diversity Score
14
+995%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shore, Kentucky?

South Shore, Kentucky has about 1,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Shore, Kentucky earns about $24,958 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in South Shore, Kentucky?

About 6.6% 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 23.2% 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 252 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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