Population 11,380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Point
Household size in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in South Point has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Ohio as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Point is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in South Point (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Point
Renters in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in South Point rent their homes (37.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Ohio overall (32.8%). Among homeowners, 52.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Point: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in South Point are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Ohio as a whole, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $569 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $738 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $821 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$253 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Point costs $821 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $253 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Point
Bachelor's degrees in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Point: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. South Point has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Point is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio as a whole (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Point
| Period | South Point | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Point has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.3 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Point compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Point | 2.50 | 43.2 | 11.1% | 37.5% | 14.4% | 1982 | $821 | 16.4% | 89.7% | 2.3% |
| Sheridan | 2.76 | 33.8 | 21.9% | 28.6% | 23.6% | 1983 | $883 | 7.4% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
| Ceredo | 2.29 | 45.0 | 10.6% | 28.0% | 14.4% | 1972 | $943 | 25.7% | 90.5% | 5.3% |
| Kenova | 2.49 | 42.1 | 17.8% | 24.2% | 12.6% | 1963 | $1,199 | 24.7% | 95.0% | 2.1% |
| Chesapeake | 2.60 | 44.6 | 9.8% | 23.0% | 16.9% | 1976 | $896 | 21.5% | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Catlettsburg | 2.36 | 45.4 | 11.2% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 1974 | $777 | 17.0% | 89.4% | 4.3% |
| Ashland | 2.36 | 43.5 | 14.5% | 33.6% | 11.6% | 1970 | $864 | 22.2% | 90.2% | 7.7% |
| Coal Grove | 2.63 | 39.2 | 15.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% | 1959 | $885 | 12.7% | 85.0% | 5.6% |
| Westwood | 2.53 | 43.0 | 15.9% | 28.3% | 15.0% | 1975 | $785 | 11.6% | 86.2% | 3.2% |
| Huntington | 2.21 | 40.6 | 9.9% | 41.5% | 14.9% | 1963 | $983 | 36.3% | 90.2% | 6.2% |
| Shoals | 2.54 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,105 | 30.0% | 93.5% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Point. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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