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South Hill

Virginia · 4,650 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 $37,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,700. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,650
+6%since 2000
from 4,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,078 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,646
+12%since 2000
from $19,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(2,367)
Black42%(1,953)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(134)
Asian2.1%(96)
Other2.3%(107)
Diversity Score70.5%(3,278)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% 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
12.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, Virginia?

South Hill, Virginia has about 4,650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Virginia earns about $37,438 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 $156,700, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Virginia?

About 22.2% 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 23.2% 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 433 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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