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South Boston

Virginia · 8,142 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 $28,692. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,000. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,142
−4%since 2000
from 8,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024South Boston
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,692
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,636
+17%since 2000
from $15,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(3,712)
Black50%(4,070)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(185)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0.3%(27)
Diversity Score66.2%(5,393)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Boston, Virginia?

South Boston, Virginia has about 8,142 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Boston, Virginia earns about $28,692 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in South Boston, Virginia?

About 16.2% 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 25.5% of people in South Boston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Boston, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, South Boston, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,145 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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