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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Hill

Virginia · 4,217 residents · 9.838 sq mi
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South Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,693. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $58,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,217
−4%vs 2000
vs 4,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
429 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,693
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,078 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,085
−37%vs 2000
vs $19,319 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.2%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $384 in 2000
US average: $450
56.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.4% in 2000
43.4% rent
2.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(2,532)
Black39.1%(1,722)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(69)
Asian1%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(2,795)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,904)
Black31%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,265)
54
−15%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.6%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Hill, Virginia?

South Hill, Virginia has about 4,217 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Virginia earns about $21,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hill, Virginia expensive?

In South Hill, Virginia, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Virginia?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Hill, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hill, Virginia?

About 13.2% of people in South Hill, 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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