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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Hill

Virginia · 4,403 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 $31,078. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,403
+4%since 1990
from 4,217 in 1990
1990 – 2025
448 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 429 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,078
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,319
+60%since 1990
from $12,085 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
41.6% rent
2.9
+6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,904)
Black31%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(2,532)
Black39.1%(1,722)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(69)
Asian1%(43)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,795)
63
+18%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 13.1 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, Virginia?

South Hill, Virginia has about 4,403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Virginia earns about $31,078 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 $88,900, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Virginia?

About 17.2% 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 18.8% of people in South Hill, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hill, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hill, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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