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South Hill

New York · 6,951 residents · 5.896 sq mi
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The short version

South Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,211. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $353,800. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,951
+16%since 2000
from 6,003 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Hill
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.4%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.2%(80)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.2%(85)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1941.8%(2,904)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2429.5%(2,052)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.3%(301)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.5%(379)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.8%(193)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.1%(353)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 742.2%(153)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(191)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(164)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,211
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,868 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,925
+73%since 2000
from $11,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−1%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,991
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−1%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Hill on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,456)
Black2.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(166)
Asian1.7%(100)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(3,513)
Black7%(486)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(784)
Asian21.1%(1,468)
Other10.1%(700)
Diversity Score
84
+201%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.1%(145)
Mexican0.8%(57)
Guatemalan0.7%(51)
Puerto Rican0.6%(45)
Ecuadorian0.6%(42)
Panamanian0.3%(21)
Venezuelan0.2%(12)
Salvadoran0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese8.7%(606)
Asian Indian5.6%(391)
Bangladeshi0.8%(55)
Korean0.5%(36)
Pakistani0.2%(12)
Taiwanese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish9.3%(648)
Italian6.8%(476)
German6%(415)
English4.4%(306)
Polish2.8%(197)
West Indian2.4%(167)
Swedish1.6%(108)
Norwegian1.3%(88)
Haitian1.3%(87)
Canadian1.2%(82)
Jamaican1.2%(80)
Dutch1%(70)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.8%(58)
Welsh0.8%(56)
Austrian0.8%(55)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(55)
Russian0.8%(53)
Scottish0.7%(51)
Ukrainian0.5%(38)
French0.5%(33)
Hungarian0.4%(30)
Finnish0.4%(27)
Lithuanian0.4%(25)
Slovene0.2%(15)
Slovak0.2%(11)
American0.1%(7)
Arab0.1%(4)
Jordanian0.1%(4)
British0.1%(4)
Iranian0%(2)
Kenyan0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married83.4%(2,548)
Married16%(490)
Widowed0.4%(13)
Divorced0.1%(3)
Women 15+
Never married76.5%(2,781)
Married16.4%(597)
Widowed4.8%(173)
Divorced2.3%(85)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, New York?

South Hill, New York has about 6,951 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Hill, New York?

The typical household in South Hill, New York earns about $104,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hill, New York expensive?

In South Hill, New York, the median home is worth about $353,800, and the typical rent is about $1,991 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, New York?

About 67.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Hill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hill, New York?

About 12.7% of people in South Hill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hill, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,591 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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