South Shore, KY Demographics

A map of South Shore's Population by Race

South Shore, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,642, a dramatic increase from the 1,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Shore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Shore has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Shore, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Shore is ranked the 193rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Shore was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Shore's White Population

1,540 residents of South Shore, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Shore is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. South Shore ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's White population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. White residents' share of South Shore's population has increased from 93.2% to 93.8%.

South Shore is more White than neighboring Portsmouth (84.5% White), Rosemount (90.9% White), and Sciotodale (93.3% White). South Shore is less White than neighboring New Boston (96.3% White), and West Portsmouth (95.2% White).

South Shore's Black Population

11 residents of South Shore, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Shore is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. South Shore ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of South Shore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Shore is more Black than neighboring West Portsmouth (0% Black), and Sciotodale (0% Black). South Shore is less Black than neighboring Portsmouth (3.5% Black), New Boston (1.8% Black), and Rosemount (1.9% Black).

South Shore's Asian Population

0 residents of South Shore, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Shore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. South Shore ranks 317th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Shore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Shore is less Asian than neighboring Portsmouth (1.3% Asian).

South Shore's Hispanic Population

41 residents of South Shore, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Shore is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. South Shore ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 412.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Shore's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.5%.

South Shore is more Hispanic than neighboring New Boston (0.2% Hispanic), Rosemount (0% Hispanic), West Portsmouth (0% Hispanic), and Sciotodale (0% Hispanic). South Shore is less Hispanic than neighboring Portsmouth (3.7% Hispanic).

South Shore's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of South Shore, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Shore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Shore ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Shore's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

South Shore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemount (0% Native American/Other). South Shore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portsmouth (0.8% Native American/Other), New Boston (0.3% Native American/Other), West Portsmouth (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sciotodale (1.9% Native American/Other).

South Shore's Multiracial Population

46 residents of South Shore, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Shore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. South Shore ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Shore's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.8%.

South Shore is more Multiracial than neighboring New Boston (1.4% Multiracial). South Shore is less Multiracial than neighboring Portsmouth (6.2% Multiracial), Rosemount (7.3% Multiracial), West Portsmouth (3.7% Multiracial), and Sciotodale (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.