Census Bureau data for South Shore city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — South Shore city
- What is the median household income in South Shore city?
- The median household income in South Shore city is $29,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in South Shore city?
- The poverty rate in South Shore city is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in South Shore city?
- $85,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in South Shore city?
- The median gross rent in South Shore city is $638 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of South Shore city residents have a college degree?
- 7.4% of adults in South Shore city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,561
Median Income
$29,000
Median Home Value
$85,900
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
23.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,408 (+13.3%)
Home Value:
+$21,800 (+34%)
Poverty Rate:
-18.9 pp (-52.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.1 pp (-12.9%)
Unemployment:
+16.2 pp (+213.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,561
Median Age
41.0
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,000
±$7,405
-$33,417 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,745
Median Family Income
$55,913
Poverty Rate
17.3%
+5.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.0%
$10–15k
14.0%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
16.2%
$35–50k
5.3%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
15.5%
$100–150k
3.1%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
656
Owner-Occupied
50.7%
Renter-Occupied
49.3%
Vacancy Rate
7.6%
Median Home Value
$85,900
-$106,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$638
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.9%
$50–100k
42.0%
$100–200k
35.5%
$200–300k
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.5%
$500–1k
58.2%
$1–1.5k
11.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.7%
1 vehicle
39.6%
2 vehicles
22.1%
3+
23.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.9%
5–19 units
11.6%
20+ units
11.9%
Mobile home
5.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.8%
1940–1969
13.3%
1970–1999
23.8%
2000–2009
9.5%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
85.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.4%
-19.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.1%
Some College / Associate
27.3%
Less Than High School
6.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.8%
+19.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
9.5%
Government Workers
6.1%
Private For-Profit
84.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Construction
18.8%
Retail
15.4%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.5%
Public Admin
2.9%
Finance
1.8%
Occupation
Management
31.4%
Production
22.4%
Construction
18.3%
Food Prep
17.4%
Sales
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.0 min
Drove Alone
79.4%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
15.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
606
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
33.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.7%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
13.3%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
19.0%
45–54
5.4%
55–64
2.9%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
11.1%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 18.1%
Working age (18–64): 81.9%
65 and over: 20.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.3%
With a Disability
20.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.4%
Uninsured
8.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.3%
Has a Computer
78.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023