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South Hill

Washington · 52,431 residents · 18.585 sq mi
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South Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,323. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $281,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

52,431
+66%since 2000
from 31,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,821 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.6
+2%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7K24K41K57K74K1990201020202024South Hill
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,323
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,524 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$28,012
+23%since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$281,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,151
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $853
63.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
25.2% rent
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
37.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
49.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(38,895)
Black4.1%(2,161)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(4,442)
Asian5.8%(3,046)
Other7.3%(3,813)
Diversity Score53.8%(28,217)
54
+126%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
35.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, Washington?

South Hill, Washington has about 52,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Washington earns about $74,323 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 $281,800, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Washington?

About 25.7% 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 6.9% 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 39,468 residents, a change of about 304 percent over that period.

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

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