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South Shore

South Dakota · 225 residents · 1.397 sq mi
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South Shore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. Median home value is $48,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−17%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672002332652981990201020202024South Shore
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,829
−16%since 2000
from $21,341 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(210)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(7)
Diversity Score13.2%(30)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shore, South Dakota?

South Shore, South Dakota has about 225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Shore, South Dakota earns about $37,500 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 $48,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in South Shore, South Dakota?

About 20.9% 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 7.6% 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 62 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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