South Hill, VA Demographics

The total population of South Hill is estimated to be 4,683 with 2,527 males (53.96%) and 2,156 females (46.04%). There are 371 less females than males in South Hill.
The median household income in South Hill was $43,925 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 16,672(27.51%) from $60,597 in 2020. This income is 58.88% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, South Hill sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $100,756. Overall, the median household income for the town of South Hill stands at $43,925.
In South Hill, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $52,718 for males and $22,863 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $73,627 for males and $22,583 for females.
In South Hill, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $58,328, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $18,199.
In 2022, the population of South Hill was 4,752, a 0.78% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, South Hill's population was 4,715, an increase of 0.75% compared to a population of 4,680 in 2020.
The median age in South Hill, VA is 39.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.74% were under the age of 15, 28.36% aged 15 to 29, 34.25% aged 30 to 64, 18.72% aged 65 to 84, and 4.92% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of South Hill population: 47.74% are White, 44.91% are Black or African American, 4.96% are Asian and 2.39% are multiracial.