South Boston

County:: Halifax County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 13.062
State:: Virginia

South Boston is a town located in Halifax County, Virginia. South Boston has a 2025 population of 7,709. South Boston is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,943 in 2020.

The average household income in South Boston is $58,061 with a poverty rate of 26.28%. The median age in South Boston is 45.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 50 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Boston includes 55.65% Black or African American, 41.2% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	4,394	55.65%
White	3,253	41.2%
Two or more races	130	1.65%
Asian	115	1.46%
Other race	4	0.05%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South Boston Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Boston's average per capita income is $40,867. Household income levels show a median of $41,102. The poverty rate stands at 26.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$84,926	-
Families	$46,429	$65,599
Households	$41,102	$58,061
Non Families	$24,629	$43,618

$40,867

Average Income

$41,102

Median Household Income

26.28%

Poverty Rate