Southern Shores, NC Profile
Southern Shores, NC, population 2,621, is located
in North Carolina's Dare county,
about 51.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 55.9 miles from Chesapeake.
Through the 90's Southern Shores's population has grown by about 52%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Southern Shores has grown by about 20%. Since 2005 Southern Shores's population has stayed about the same.
Southern Shores's property crime levels tend to be lower than
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Southern Shores tend to be much lower than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 5.00% | | 20 to 40: | 6.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,201 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,302 | 4.59% |
| 2002 | 2,409 | 4.65% |
| 2003 | 2,477 | 2.82% |
| 2004 | 2,581 | 4.20% |
| 2005 | 2,610 | 1.12% |
| 2006 | 2,611 | 0.04% |
| 2007 | 2,617 | 0.23% |
| 2008 | 2,606 | -0.42% |
| 2009 | 2,621 | 0.58% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $61,676 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 205 |
| 2004 | 118 |
| 2005 | 114 |
| 2006 | 111 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,736 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 2,870 |
| 2004 | 2,370 |
| 2005 | 2,388 |
| 2006 | 2,783 |
| 2007 | 2,068 |
| 2008 | 2,210 |
| 2009 | 3,687 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
55 |
51 |
0 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
24 |
46 |
0 |
| 2004 |
26 |
34 |
0 |
| 2005 |
24 |
37 |
2 |
| 2006 |
29 |
44 |
2 |
| 2007 |
20 |
35 |
1 |
| 2008 |
23 |
33 |
3 |
| 2009 |
52 |
43 |
2 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 23 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
