South Shore Town, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 270 people in the town, organized into 116 households, and 77 families living in the town. The population density was 193.4 people per square mile (74.67/km˛), it is 78th least densely populated town in South Dakota. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 93.6 per square mile (36.14/km˛). The average household size was 2.33 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. The population's age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99 males. The median age is 41 years, The median age of males and females living in South Shore Town was 42.1 and 40.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 98.89% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.11% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28250, it would be the 180th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income for a family in the town was $36875, making its South Dakota's 178th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $21341, making its South Dakota's 17th highest town by per capita income. The median income was $16917, The median income for males was $19583 versus $15625 for females.
In 2000, 59 pupils and students, of which 28 are male and 31 are female, 21.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 0 kindergarten, 30 elementary school, 19 high school and 10 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 270 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 270 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 270 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 269 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 265 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 262 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 259 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 258 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 257 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 254 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| High school | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore town, South Dakota | $28250 | $36875 | $21341 |
| Codington County, South Dakota | $36257 | $45153 | $18761 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |