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South Hill

Washington · 68,025 residents · 18.585 sq mi
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South Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,130. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 36,402 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $543,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,025
+115%since 2000
from 31,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,660 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+7%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K24K41K57K74K1990201020202024South Hill
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,130
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,524 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,140
+103%since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+9%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,600
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,088
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+81%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(26,989)
Black2.3%(742)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,307)
Asian3.3%(1,035)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(7,546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(40,755)
Black7.7%(5,204)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(7,704)
Asian7.4%(5,043)
Other13.7%(9,319)
Diversity Score74.8%(50,859)
Diversity Score
75
+213%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, Washington?

South Hill, Washington has about 68,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Washington earns about $113,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hill, Washington expensive?

In South Hill, Washington, the median home is worth about $543,600, and the typical rent is about $2,088 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Washington?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Hill, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Hill, Washington?

About 7.2% of people in South Hill, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Hill, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, South Hill, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,062 residents, a change of about 425 percent over that period.

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