Southern Shores, NC is a small but bustling town of 3,069 residents. It is located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and has long been known for its beautiful beaches, great outdoor recreation opportunities, and friendly locals. Popular local businesses include the Southern Shores Grocery Store, Captain Jack's Seafood Restaurant, and the Lighthouse Market. Outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, boating and surfing are all popular year-round activities in Southern Shores. There is also a wide variety of organizations that serve the community such as the Southern Shores Civic Association and the Dare County Arts Council. Local sporting events include youth baseball leagues and beach volleyball tournaments throughout the summer months.
The population in Southern Shores is 3,069. There are 778 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Southern Shores is 60, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Southern Shores is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Southern Shores
- 65.8% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 6.6% have children, but are single
Race in Southern Shores
- 92.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander