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Southern Shops

South Carolina · 3,797 residents · 3.564 sq mi
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Southern Shops has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,600. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,797
+2%since 2000
from 3,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,065 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+13%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Southern Shops
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,754
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,612
+44%since 2000
from $12,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+18%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+70%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(2,130)
Black14.7%(544)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(930)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(2,623)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(1,059)
Black20%(759)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(1,713)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other6.4%(242)
Diversity Score84.3%(3,202)
Diversity Score
84
+19%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Female
30.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−63.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2013
from 57.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 60.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 38.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southern Shops, South Carolina?

Southern Shops, South Carolina has about 3,797 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southern Shops, South Carolina?

The typical household in Southern Shops, South Carolina earns about $37,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southern Shops, South Carolina expensive?

In Southern Shops, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Shops, South Carolina?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southern Shops, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southern Shops, South Carolina?

About 43.3% of people in Southern Shops, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southern Shops, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Southern Shops, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 419 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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