South Hill Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 4403 people, 1809 households, and 1191 families residing in the town. The population density was 696.2 people per square mile (268.8/kmē), making it the 234th most densely populated town in Virginia. There were 1988 housing units at an average density of 314.6 per square mile (121.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 people, and the average family size was 2.88 people. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 77.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.9 years, the median age of male residents at 36.6 and the median age of female residents at 42.7. The racial makeup of the town was 2570 White, 1736 Black or African American, 13 American Indian, 44 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 23 from two or more races and 17 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31078, making its Virginia's 244th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $38156, it is Virginia's 118th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19319, making it the 152nd wealthiest town by per capita income among the Virginia. The median income is $18467, The median income for males was $22434 versus $15851 for females.
In 2000, 942 pupils and students, of which 53.61% are male and 46.39% are female, 21.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.64% nursery or pri school, 6.05% kindergarten, 40.66% elementary school, 27.71% high school and 17.94% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4403 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4517 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4538 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4613 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4586 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4557 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4522 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4522 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4542 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4544 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4556 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 44 | 28 | 72 |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 8 | 57 |
| Elementary school | 197 | 186 | 383 |
| High school | 131 | 130 | 261 |
| College or graduate school | 84 | 85 | 169 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill town, Virginia | $31078 | $38156 | $19319 |
| Mecklenburg County, Virginia | $31380 | $37752 | $17171 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |