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South Hill

New York · 7,245 residents · 5.896 sq mi
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South Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,659. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,000. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

7,245
+21%since 2000
from 6,003 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,229 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
20.7
+1%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024South Hill
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,659
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,065
+75%since 2000
from $11,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
18.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$242,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,210
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
3.0
+11%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score16.4%(982)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(5,471)
Black5%(365)
Hispanic / Latino8%(578)
Asian5.8%(421)
Other4.4%(318)
Diversity Score50%(3,626)
50
+206%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
32.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
44.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
44.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
39.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
54.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.3%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, New York?

South Hill, New York has about 7,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, New York earns about $79,659 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 $242,000, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, New York?

About 58.4% 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 18.1% 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 1,885 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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