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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Southern Shores

North Carolina · 1,447 residents · 3.946 sq mi
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Southern Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,236. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 754 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $188,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 66% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% 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

1,447
−34%vs 2000
vs 2,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
367 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 51.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Southern Shores
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,236
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,676 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,470
−37%vs 2000
vs $35,933 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$188,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $220,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$671
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $850 in 2000
US average: $450
91.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.7% in 2000
8.8% rent
4.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,142)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(102)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,432)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(42)
3
−37%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.4%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 15.6 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 Southern Shores, North Carolina?

Southern Shores, North Carolina has about 1,447 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Southern Shores, North Carolina?

The typical household in Southern Shores, North Carolina earns about $44,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southern Shores, North Carolina expensive?

In Southern Shores, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $188,400, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Shores, North Carolina?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southern Shores, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southern Shores, North Carolina?

About 3.7% of people in Southern Shores, North Carolina 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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