South Hill, VA Demographics

A map of South Hill's Population by Race

South Hill, Virginia had a population of 4,690 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 46.0% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is the 206th most populous. 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's White Population

2,115 residents of South Hill identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of South Hill less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #548 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more White than neighboring La Crosse (38.9% White). South Hill is less White than neighboring Brodnax (53% White), Union Level (74.5% White), Baskerville (70.8% White), and Bracey (83% White).

South Hill's Black Population

2,157 residents of South Hill identify as Black, or 46.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Hill considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more Black than neighboring La Crosse (37.6% Black), Brodnax (33.9% Black), Union Level (11.8% Black), Baskerville (20.8% Black), and Bracey (8.7% Black).

South Hill's Asian Population

107 residents of South Hill identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Hill roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more Asian than neighboring La Crosse (1% Asian), Brodnax (0.7% Asian), Union Level (1.9% Asian), Baskerville (0.8% Asian), and Bracey (0.6% Asian).

South Hill's Hispanic Population

117 residents of South Hill identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Hill slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #468 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Baskerville (0% Hispanic), and Bracey (2% Hispanic). South Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (19.4% Hispanic), Brodnax (6% Hispanic), and Union Level (6.2% Hispanic).

South Hill's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of South Hill identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Hill roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union Level (0% Native American/Other), and Baskerville (0% Native American/Other). South Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brodnax (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bracey (1.7% Native American/Other).

South Hill's Multiracial Population

162 residents of South Hill identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Hill roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, South Hill is ranked #414 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring La Crosse (2.4% Multiracial). South Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Brodnax (4.9% Multiracial), Union Level (5.6% Multiracial), Baskerville (7.5% Multiracial), and Bracey (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.