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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Hill

New York · 6,003 residents · 5.896 sq mi
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South Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,300. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,003
+12%since 1990
from 5,360 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,018 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 909 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.4
+2%since 1990
from 19.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Hill
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,868
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,495
+77%since 1990
from $6,499 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$897
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $619 in 1990
US average: $602
52.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.1% in 1990
47.3% rent
2.7
−30%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,179)
Black2.1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(117)
Asian0.7%(36)
Diversity Score13.1%(703)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,456)
Black2.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(166)
Asian1.7%(100)
Diversity Score16.4%(982)
16
+25%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, New York?

South Hill, New York has about 6,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Hill, New York earns about $43,868 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 $120,300, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, New York?

About 47.5% 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 23.1% 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 643 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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