Population 497 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Shore
Household size in South Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in South Shore has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of South Dakota.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.9 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
South Shore skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Shore: 2.8% of households, against 11.6% 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 Shore
Renters in South Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Shore is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in South Shore, 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.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +6 |
Homes in South Shore are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in South Dakota overall, where the median home dates to 1981.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $354 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $494 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $467 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $785 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$431 | +$369 | +$606 |
Rent in South Shore runs $785 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 20.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Shore
Bachelor's degrees in South Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Shore: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Shore is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of South Dakota.
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 Shore
| Period | South Shore | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Shore has been low: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 Shore 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 Shore | 2.54 | 48.9 | 2.8% | 8.9% | 21.1% | 1976 | $785 | 19.3% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| Troy | 2.43 | 51.3 | 2.5% | 9.8% | 24.3% | 1976 | $785 | 20.6% | 93.2% | 0.9% |
| Waverly | 2.91 | 40.0 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% | 1973 | $807 | 16.9% | 95.8% | 0.2% |
| Stockholm | 2.97 | 35.7 | 1.1% | 15.8% | 23.9% | 1973 | $1,288 | 22.5% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
| Rauville | 2.70 | 41.7 | 8.6% | 18.0% | 11.0% | 2000 | $1,188 | 29.2% | 96.1% | 2.4% |
| Marvin | 2.97 | 33.4 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 20.3% | 1965 | $792 | 35.6% | 86.6% | 0.4% |
| Summit | 2.85 | 35.2 | 11.4% | 21.7% | 22.2% | 1961 | $822 | 12.2% | 88.3% | 11.4% |
| Florence | 2.97 | 38.4 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1973 | $822 | 16.7% | 96.1% | 0.3% |
| Twin Brooks | 2.98 | 34.2 | 3.0% | 13.5% | 21.9% | 1969 | $1,045 | 29.1% | 89.7% | 1.7% |
| Watertown | 2.28 | 38.9 | 7.9% | 33.1% | 9.2% | 1978 | $1,058 | 23.2% | 94.1% | 2.2% |
| Strandburg | 2.92 | 37.1 | 1.4% | 15.0% | 22.6% | 1972 | $1,213 | 22.7% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
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 Shore. 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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