South Hill, VA Demographics

A map of South Hill's Population by Race

South Hill, Virginia has an estimated population of 4,786, a slight increase from the 4,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.8% White, 38.1% Black, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia 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 58.3% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hill is ranked the 205th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hill's White Population

2,287 residents of South Hill, or 47.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hill is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. South Hill ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 45.1% to 47.8%.

South Hill is more White than neighboring La Crosse (34.4% White), Brodnax (22% White), and Baskerville (44.9% White). South Hill is less White than neighboring Union Level (100% White), and Bracey (89.5% White).

South Hill's Black Population

1,824 residents of South Hill, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hill is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. South Hill ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Black residents' share of South Hill's population has decreased from 46.0% to 38.1%.

South Hill is more Black than neighboring La Crosse (21.5% Black), Union Level (0% Black), and Bracey (4.7% Black). South Hill is less Black than neighboring Brodnax (53.9% Black), and Baskerville (55.1% Black).

South Hill's Asian Population

200 residents of South Hill, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hill is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. South Hill ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.9%. Asian residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.2%.

South Hill is more Asian than neighboring La Crosse (0% Asian), Brodnax (0.5% Asian), Union Level (0% Asian), Baskerville (0% Asian), and Bracey (0% Asian).

South Hill's Hispanic Population

265 residents of South Hill, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hill is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. South Hill ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 126.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.5%.

South Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Level (0% Hispanic), Baskerville (0% Hispanic), and Bracey (0.8% Hispanic). South Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (38.5% Hispanic), and Brodnax (17.9% Hispanic).

South Hill's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of South Hill, or 1.0% 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 comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hill ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

South Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse (0.7% Native American/Other), Brodnax (0% Native American/Other), Union Level (0% Native American/Other), Baskerville (0% Native American/Other), and Bracey (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Hill's Multiracial Population

162 residents of South Hill, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hill is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Hill ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of South Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

South Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Level (0% Multiracial), and Baskerville (0% Multiracial). South Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring La Crosse (4.9% Multiracial), Brodnax (5.8% Multiracial), and Bracey (4.3% 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.