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South Hill

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.838
State:
Virginia

South Hill is a town located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. South Hill has a 2026 population of 4,920. South Hill is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,685 in 2020.

The median household income in South Hill is $66,023 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in South Hill is 47.2 years: 39.8 years for males, and 55.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.5 males.

4.9K
Total Population
500
Density (mi²)
37 0.76%
Growth

South Hill Population

South Hill Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20244,920370.76%
20234,8831252.63%
20224,758310.66%
20214,727420.9%
20204,685-7-0.15%
20194,37040.09%
20184,366-8-0.18%
20174,374-33-0.75%
20164,407-27-0.61%
20154,434-24-0.54%
20144,458-26-0.58%
20134,484-55-1.21%
20124,539-41-0.9%
20114,580-25-0.54%
20104,60500%
20004,4031864.41%
19904,217-130-2.99%
19804,34748912.67%
19703,8581,28950.18%
19602,569-2,644-50.72%

Median Age

Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 55.4 years
Male: 39.8 years

South Hill Adults

There are 3,966 adults, (1,251 of whom are seniors) in South Hill.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,552 (53.3%)
Male: 2,234 (46.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Hill includes 48.68% White, 38.11% Black or African American, 4.18% Asian, 3.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,33048.68%
Black or African American1,82438.11%
Two or more races2264.72%
Asian2004.18%
Other race1883.93%
Native American180.38%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race1583.3%
Two or more races641.34%
White430.9%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,28747.79%
Black or African American1,82438.11%
Asian2004.18%
Two or more races1623.38%
Other race300.63%
Native American180.38%

South Hill Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Hill's average per capita income is $48,154. Household income levels show a median of $66,023. The poverty rate stands at 15.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$104,554-
Families$98,574$166,607
Households$66,023$121,471
Non Families$33,413$62,198

$48,154

Average Income

$66,023

Median Household Income

15.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)