South Shore is a city located in Greenup County Kentucky. South Shore has a 2024 population of 1,055. South Shore is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,089 in 2020.
The average household income in South Shore is $44,136 with a poverty rate of 20.94%. The median age in South Shore is 41.1 years: 41.1 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Shore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,517 | 97.18% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 606 | 2.48 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 323 | 1.18 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 201 | 4.45 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 66 | 2.64 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 16 | 3.44 | 18.8 | 81.3 |
3.91
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 7.9% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 6.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.14% |
| High School Graduate | 464 | 44.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 6.38% |
| Some College | 287 | 27.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 880 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $163,125 | $0 | $163,125 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,081 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,336 | $55,203 | $0 |
| Some College | $82,083 | $93,231 | $29,773 |
$29,336
Average Earnings
$55,203
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of South Shore residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,459 | 308 | 21.11% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
20.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Shore is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Shore is White, with 21.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.85% |
| Some College | 27.09% |
| High School | 20.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.35% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,913 | $67,106 |
| Households | $29,000 | $44,136 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,858 | $23,179 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 6.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
33.5%
Employment Rate
23.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.88%
Born in South Shore
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
2.37%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.63% of South Shore residents were born in the United States, with 30.88% having been born in Kentucky. 2.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,014 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 1,022 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 1,030 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 1,039 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2025 | 1,047 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 1,055 | -9 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 1,064 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 1,069 | -11 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,080 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,089 | 30 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 1,059 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,068 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,075 | -10 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 1,085 | -6 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 1,091 | -10 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 1,101 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 1,108 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 1,115 | -8 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,123 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,125 | 0 | 0% |