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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southern Shores

North Carolina · 2,201 residents · 3.946 sq mi
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Southern Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,676. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $220,700. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,201
+52%since 1990
from 1,447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.4
+12%since 1990
from 46.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Southern Shores
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,676
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,236 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,933
+60%since 1990
from $22,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$220,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $671 in 1990
US average: $602
93.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
6.3% rent
3.6
−16%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,432)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,142)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.6%(102)
5
+59%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 41.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Southern Shores, North Carolina earns about $61,676 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 $220,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Shores, North Carolina?

About 48.9% 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 3.1% of people in Southern Shores, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southern Shores, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Southern Shores, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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