Southern Shops is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Southern Shops has a 2024 population of 3,871. Southern Shops is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually but its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,965 in 2020.
The average household income in Southern Shops is $48,867 with a poverty rate of 44.19%. The median age in Southern Shops is 34.7 years: 34.6 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southern Shops was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,356 | 34.03% |
| White | 1,216 | 30.51% |
| Black or African American | 866 | 21.73% |
| Other race | 515 | 12.92% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,208 | 2.87 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 523 | 2.77 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.33 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 305 | 4.68 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 41 | 3.22 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 18.44% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 1.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 2.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 2.09% |
| High School Graduate | 751 | 27.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 636 | 22.95% |
| Some College | 722 | 26.06% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 454 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 897 | 479 | 5 |
| White | 779 | 598 | 33 |
| Black | 773 | 435 | 35 |
| Other Race | 230 | 72 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,676 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,929 | $0 | $87,929 |
| High School Graduate | $36,146 | $43,472 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,932 | $35,645 | $12,060 |
| Overall | $26,000 | $29,583 | $13,200 |
| Some College | $19,163 | $19,080 | $0 |
$26,000
Average Earnings
$29,583
Average Male
$13,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.15% of Southern Shops residents speak only English, while 44.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,752 | 764 | 43.61% |
| Multiple | 1,327 | 695 | 52.37% |
| White | 959 | 459 | 47.86% |
| Black | 556 | 187 | 33.63% |
| Other | 515 | 139 | 26.99% |
44.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.55%
Male Poverty Rate
41.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southern Shops is Multiple, with 52.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southern Shops is Other, with 26.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.71% |
| High School | 36.47% |
| Some College | 35.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.98% |
| Female Employed | 43.74% |
| Male Employed | 34.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,104 | $51,897 |
| Households | $35,016 | $48,867 |
| Married Families | $43,155 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,731 | $33,963 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 8.31% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 3.87% |
| Black | 33 | 4.02% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
50.44%
Born in Southern Shops
73.6%
Native Born
26.4%
Foreign Born
19.77%
Non Citizen
6.62%
Naturalized
73.6% of Southern Shops residents were born in the United States, with 50.44% having been born in South Carolina. 19.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,871 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 3,863 | 7 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 3,856 | -408 | -9.57% |
| 2021 | 4,264 | 299 | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 3,965 | 373 | 10.38% |
| 2019 | 3,592 | -75 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 3,667 | -36 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 3,703 | -311 | -7.75% |
| 2016 | 4,014 | -519 | -11.45% |
| 2015 | 4,533 | 139 | 3.16% |
| 2014 | 4,394 | 210 | 5.02% |
| 2013 | 4,184 | -395 | -8.63% |
| 2012 | 4,579 | -199 | -4.16% |
| 2011 | 4,778 | 1,011 | 26.84% |
| 2010 | 3,767 | 0 | 0% |