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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Hill

Washington · 31,623 residents · 18.585 sq mi
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South Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,524. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 18,660 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $161,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,623
+144%since 1990
from 12,963 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,702 / sq mi
+144%since 1990
from 697 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+6%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K24K41K57K74K1990201020202024South Hill
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,524
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,704 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,700
+51%since 1990
from $15,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$764
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $499 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
21.0% rent
2.7
+8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(12,372)
Black1.5%(192)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(340)
Asian1.6%(208)
Diversity Score16.7%(2,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(26,989)
Black2.3%(742)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,307)
Asian3.3%(1,035)
Diversity Score23.9%(7,546)
24
+43%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 27.0 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, Washington?

South Hill, Washington has about 31,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Washington earns about $60,524 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 $161,100, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Washington?

About 23.5% 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 4.2% 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 18,660 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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

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