South Hill, WA Demographics

A map of South Hill's Population by Race

South Hill, Washington has an estimated population of 68,025, an increase from the 64,708 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.9% White, 11.4% Multiracial, 11.3% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 7.4% Asian, and 2.3% 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 Washington 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 57.2% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hill is ranked the 19th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hill's White Population

40,755 residents of South Hill, or 59.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hill is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. South Hill ranks 493rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of South Hill's population has decreased from 62.9% to 59.9%.

South Hill is more White than neighboring Frederickson (48.5% White). South Hill is less White than neighboring McMillin (72.8% White), Puyallup (69% White), Summit View (67% White), and Orting (77.5% White).

South Hill's Black Population

5,204 residents of South Hill, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Hill is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South Hill ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Black residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.7%.

South Hill is more Black than neighboring McMillin (3.9% Black), Puyallup (3.7% Black), Summit View (6.3% Black), and Orting (1.5% Black). South Hill is less Black than neighboring Frederickson (9.3% Black).

South Hill's Asian Population

5,043 residents of South Hill, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hill is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. South Hill ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Asian residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.4%.

South Hill is more Asian than neighboring McMillin (2.4% Asian), Puyallup (5.6% Asian), Summit View (4.9% Asian), Orting (3.2% Asian), and Frederickson (6.8% Asian).

South Hill's Hispanic Population

7,704 residents of South Hill, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hill is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Hill ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hill's population has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%.

South Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring McMillin (3.9% Hispanic), Puyallup (11.2% Hispanic), and Orting (9.6% Hispanic). South Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit View (12.6% Hispanic), and Frederickson (19.9% Hispanic).

South Hill's Native American/Other Population

1,544 residents of South Hill, or 2.3% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hill ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hill's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.3%.

South Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Puyallup (1.6% Native American/Other), and Orting (1.2% Native American/Other). South Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring McMillin (7.3% Native American/Other), Summit View (3.6% Native American/Other), and Frederickson (4% Native American/Other).

South Hill's Multiracial Population

7,775 residents of South Hill, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hill is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Hill ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hill's population has increased from 9.1% to 11.4%.

South Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring McMillin (9.6% Multiracial), Puyallup (8.8% Multiracial), Summit View (5.6% Multiracial), and Orting (7% Multiracial). South Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Frederickson (11.5% 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.