Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Shore, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,642

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.8%1,540

Two or More

2.8%46

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%41

Black

0.7%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%55

High School Diploma

36%410

Some College (<1 yr)

9%102

Some College (1+ yr)

21.1%240

Associate's Degree

5.8%66

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%93

Master's Degree

0.2%2

Professional Degree

0.4%5

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,200

Median Renti

$624

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.5%363

Renter-Occupied

40.5%247

Total Units

639

Homeownership

59.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.8%61

$50K–$100K

42.7%155

$100K–$150K

32.2%117

$150K–$200K

7.2%26

$200K–$300K

1.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%20

2000–2009

9.7%62

1990–1999

3%19

1980–1989

6.9%44

1970–1979

19.9%127

1960–1969

13.3%85

1950–1959

20.8%133

1940–1949

14.4%92

1939 or earlier

8.9%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.3%429

Electricity

29.7%181

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$29,340

Mean Household Incomei

$43,812

Per Capita Incomei

$19,672

Poverty Ratei

22.4%

Unemploymenti

23%

Labor Forcei

608

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

16.1%98

$10K–$15K

14.8%90

$15K–$20K

9.3%57

$20K–$25K

3.1%19

$25K–$30K

9%55

$30K–$35K

5.1%31

$35K–$40K

4.1%25

$45K–$50K

2.5%15

$50K–$60K

8.5%52

$60K–$75K

4.9%30

$75K–$100K

3.6%22

$100K–$125K

16.7%102

$125K–$150K

1.1%7

$150K–$200K

1.1%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes87% occupied$370/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes96% occupied$359/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $29,340/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

69.1%

Very low income$9K–$15K/yr

30.9%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

57.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

454

Avg. Commutei

16.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

468

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

84(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured