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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Boston

Virginia · 6,997 residents · 13.062 sq mi
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South Boston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,401. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,494 residents. Median home value is $42,400. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,997
−18%vs 2000
vs 8,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
536 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024South Boston
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,401
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,964 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,262
−23%vs 2000
vs $15,872 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.3%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $355 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
2.1
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(4,242)
Black47.1%(4,000)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(123)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(5,505)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(4,395)
Black36.7%(2,569)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score59%(4,126)
59
−9%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Boston, Virginia?

South Boston, Virginia has about 6,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Boston, Virginia?

The typical household in South Boston, Virginia earns about $20,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Boston, Virginia expensive?

In South Boston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in South Boston, Virginia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Boston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Boston, Virginia?

About 15.3% of people in South Boston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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