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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southern Shops

South Carolina · 3,707 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 $25,268. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,100. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,707
+10%since 1990
from 3,378 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,040 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 948 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
−2%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Southern Shops
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,268
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,018 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,268
+42%since 1990
from $8,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
41.6% rent
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,807)
Black16.3%(549)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,237)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(2,130)
Black14.7%(544)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(930)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score70.8%(2,623)
71
+93%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.2%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+17%since 1990
from 13.4 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 Shops, South Carolina?

Southern Shops, South Carolina has about 3,707 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Southern Shops, South Carolina earns about $25,268 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Southern Shops, South Carolina?

About 7.8% 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 22.3% 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 329 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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