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South Shore

South Dakota · 270 residents · 1.40 sq mi
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South Shore is a city of 270 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 41.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have more than doubled since 1990, reaching $38,900. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters pay $225 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
−6%since 1990
from 287 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.0
+7%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Land area
1.40 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
16720023326529819902000201020202024South Shore
2024183
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.2%(14)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.7%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.3%(25)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.7%(18)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.9%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(33)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4410.4%(28)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.4%(47)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(23)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.4%(20)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.2%(6)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,250
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,808 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,341
+212%since 1990
from $6,836 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.3%
−13.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$225
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
20.7% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(272)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German55.2%(101)
Norwegian23%(42)
Danish8.2%(15)
Dutch6.6%(12)
English4.9%(9)
Irish3.3%(6)
Swedish1.6%(3)
American1.1%(2)
Polish0.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+4%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.4%(32)
Married59.5%(72)
Widowed2.5%(3)
Divorced11.6%(14)
Women 15+
Never married22.4%(22)
Married58.2%(57)
Widowed11.2%(11)
Divorced8.2%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
7.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
34.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
28.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
26.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
12.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)38.7%(12)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)6.5%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era51.6%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shore, South Dakota?

South Shore, South Dakota has about 270 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Shore, South Dakota earns about $28,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Shore, South Dakota expensive?

In South Shore, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in South Shore, South Dakota?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Shore, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Shore, South Dakota?

About 7.3% of people in South Shore, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Shore, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, South Shore, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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