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 $42,397 with a poverty rate of 45.3%. The median age in Southern Shops is 34.8 years: 34.2 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southern Shops was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,323 | 34.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,144 | 29.67% |
| Black or African American | 782 | 20.28% |
| Other race | 602 | 15.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,158 | 2.85 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Married | 518 | 2.72 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 291 | 1.38 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 254 | 4.61 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 95 | 3.32 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
44.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 547 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 2.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 1.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 0.84% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 25.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 751 | 27.31% |
| Some College | 626 | 22.76% |
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 | 1,181 | 486 | 13 |
| White | 790 | 509 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 781 | 419 | 9 |
| Black | 716 | 401 | 13 |
| Other Race | 332 | 57 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,865 | $0 | $40,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,526 | $37,639 | $26,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,305 | $25,526 | $13,750 |
| Overall | $22,384 | $28,166 | $17,031 |
| Some College | $20,298 | $20,357 | $0 |
$22,384
Average Earnings
$28,166
Average Male
$17,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.47% of Southern Shops residents speak only English, while 49.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,888 | 884 | 46.82% |
| Multiple | 1,116 | 570 | 51.08% |
| White | 864 | 482 | 55.79% |
| Other | 602 | 243 | 40.37% |
| Black | 504 | 128 | 25.4% |
45.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
49%
Male Poverty Rate
38.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southern Shops is White, with 55.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southern Shops is Black, with 25.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.44% |
| Some College | 33.28% |
| High School | 24.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40.89% |
| Male Employed | 37.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,363 | $44,118 |
| Households | $32,500 | $42,397 |
| Married Families | $36,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,328 | $27,838 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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
138
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 7.7% |
| Black | 29 | 3.81% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.42% |
| Islander | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
51.5%
Born in Southern Shops
72.64%
Native Born
27.36%
Foreign Born
20.07%
Non Citizen
7.29%
Naturalized
72.64% of Southern Shops residents were born in the United States, with 51.5% having been born in South Carolina. 20.07% 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% |