South Hill: Demographics & People
South Hill's population stands at 4,786 people, in 2,314 households. Population grew 1.0% from 4,737 (2022) to 4,786 (2024). Median age 47.2 years. (2.0y younger than Mecklenburg County; 9.4y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 17% of the population. Population is 48% White (non-Hispanic) and 38% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.59). 54% of households are family-led. County is gaining 855 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 46% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.0% from 4,737 (2022) to 4,786 (2024) — about 1.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,835 (extrapolated at 0.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 4,901.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,319 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,737 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,786 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 4,786 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 4,901 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 47.2y is 8.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 17% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 47.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,786 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 820 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,042.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,673.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,251 |
| Population under 18 | 820 |
| Median age | 47.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,786 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.59 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 2,221 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,987 |
| Asian residents | 208 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 283 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 59.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 47.3% |
| Asian population | 4.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 38.1% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 47.8% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 3,270 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,096 |
| Share born in this state | 68.3% |
| Share born in another state | 31.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 573 |
| From Africa | 238 |
Households & Family Composition
2,314 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 54% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,103 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 925 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,103 |
| Married couples with children | 238 |
| Single-parent households | 63 |
| Average household size | 2.10 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 636 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 259 |
| Family households | 1,243 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 53.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 2,314 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 855 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 26,732 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 25,877 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 855 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 283 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 110 residents live in group quarters (2.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 110 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 117 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mecklenburg |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Mecklenburg County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,786 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Mecklenburg County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 17.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 30,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.70 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,786, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,786 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Mecklenburg County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade