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South Hill

Virginia · 4,690 residents · 9.838 sq mi
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South Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,690
+7%since 2000
from 4,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+6%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024South Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,477
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,342
+83%since 2000
from $19,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
53.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,115)
Black46%(2,157)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(117)
Asian2.3%(107)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.4%(3,209)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, Virginia?

South Hill, Virginia has about 4,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Virginia earns about $53,477 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 $164,700, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Virginia?

About 34.3% 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 20.3% 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 473 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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