South Shore Population

2010–2026

1,028

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Shore. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,028-70.68%
20251,035-40.38%
20241,039-30.29%
20231,042-40.38%
20221,046-111.04%
20211,057-90.84%
20201,06600.00%
20191,066-70.65%
20181,073-70.65%
20171,080-90.83%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

South Shore has a population change lower than Greenup County, Kentucky, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kentucky+2.2%
  • Greenup County−1.9%
  • South Shore−2.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

South Shore Demographics

41.1median age

Median age

Female41.2 yrs
Male39.5 yrs

Adults

1,301
326 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults975 other adults

Sex

Female 50.9% · 835Male 49.1% · 807

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Shore Income

$29,340median household income

Median household income

$29,340

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$28,917

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.1%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Shore Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%58%49%
Never married25%22%28%
Divorced11%12%11%
Widowed10%8%12%
Separated1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201