South Hill, NY Demographics

A map of South Hill's Population by Race

South Hill, New York has an estimated population of 6,951, a decrease from the 7,245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 21.1% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Hill has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Hill, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 67.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hill is ranked the 283rd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Hill was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hill's White Population

3,513 residents of South Hill, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hill is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Hill ranks 929th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's White population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of South Hill's population has decreased from 75.5% to 50.5%.

South Hill is more White than neighboring Forest Home (30.2% White). South Hill is less White than neighboring East Ithaca (79.2% White), Ithaca (62.6% White), Danby (79.6% White), and Cayuga Heights (64.9% White).

South Hill's Black Population

486 residents of South Hill, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hill is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Hill ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.0%.

South Hill is more Black than neighboring East Ithaca (0.2% Black), Ithaca (5.4% Black), Danby (1.7% Black), and Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black). South Hill is less Black than neighboring Forest Home (13.3% Black).

South Hill's Asian Population

1,468 residents of South Hill, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hill is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Hill ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 248.7%. Asian residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 5.8% to 21.1%.

South Hill is more Asian than neighboring East Ithaca (10.4% Asian), Ithaca (16.5% Asian), Danby (0% Asian), and Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian). South Hill is less Asian than neighboring Forest Home (42.4% Asian).

South Hill's Hispanic Population

784 residents of South Hill, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hill is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Hill ranks 451st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 8.0% to 11.3%.

South Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring East Ithaca (6.4% Hispanic), Ithaca (8.8% Hispanic), Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), Danby (3.1% Hispanic), and Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic).

South Hill's Native American/Other Population

362 residents of South Hill, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Hill is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hill ranks 495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 583.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.2%.

South Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Ithaca (0% Native American/Other), Ithaca (2.4% Native American/Other), Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other), Danby (1.7% Native American/Other), and Cayuga Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).

South Hill's Multiracial Population

338 residents of South Hill, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hill is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Hill ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

South Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring East Ithaca (3.8% Multiracial), Ithaca (4.3% Multiracial), Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial), and Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial). South Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Danby (13.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.