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South Hill

Washington · 64,708 residents · 18.585 sq mi
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South Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,600. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 33,085 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

64,708
+105%since 2000
from 31,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,482 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.5
+8%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7K24K41K57K74K1990201020202024South Hill
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$35,541
+57%since 2000
from $22,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$338,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,617
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(40,714)
Black5.3%(3,411)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(8,041)
Asian6.8%(4,421)
Other9.7%(6,280)
Diversity Score68.3%(44,192)
68
+186%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
69.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.8%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Hill, Washington?

South Hill, Washington has about 64,708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hill, Washington earns about $89,600 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 $338,800, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.

How educated are people in South Hill, Washington?

About 28.7% 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 5.7% 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 51,745 residents, a change of about 399 percent over that period.

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

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