South Boston is a town located in Halifax County Virginia. South Boston has a 2024 population of 7,756. South Boston is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,943 in 2020.
The average household income in South Boston is $61,127 with a poverty rate of 20.39%. The median age in South Boston is 41.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Boston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,214 | 53.06% |
| White | 3,577 | 45.04% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,936 | 2.46 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 1,282 | 1.09 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 790 | 3.41 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 747 | 3.66 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 117 | 3.44 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 786 | 14.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,929 | 35.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 4.1% |
| Some College | 1,126 | 20.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,626 | 2,431 | 709 |
| Black | 2,604 | 2,063 | 306 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 31 |
| Asian | 48 | 34 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 38 | 6 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 63.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,981 | $0 | $53,077 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,625 | $123,750 | $42,163 |
| High School Graduate | $34,309 | $33,750 | $36,985 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,895 | $9,750 | $15,511 |
| Overall | $40,811 | $42,032 | $37,419 |
| Some College | $41,262 | $43,324 | $34,663 |
$40,811
Average Earnings
$42,032
Average Male
$37,419
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of South Boston residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,829 | 1,096 | 28.62% |
| White | 3,157 | 350 | 11.09% |
| Multiple | 64 | 19 | 29.69% |
| Asian | 42 | 8 | 19.05% |
20.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.89%
Male Poverty Rate
25.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Boston is Multiple, with 29.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Boston is White, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.03% |
| Some College | 9.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 8.54% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,622 | $66,783 |
| Households | $49,654 | $61,127 |
| Married Families | $80,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,500 | $47,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
452
Number of Veterans
429
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 75+ | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 7.77% |
| Black | 224 | 8.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.7%
Born in South Boston
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
97.44% of South Boston residents were born in the United States, with 74.7% having been born in Virginia. 1.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,522 | -47 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 7,569 | -47 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 7,616 | -46 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 7,662 | -47 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 7,709 | -47 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 7,756 | -47 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 7,803 | -51 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 7,854 | -44 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 7,898 | -45 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 7,943 | 328 | 4.31% |
| 2019 | 7,615 | -46 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 7,661 | -102 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 7,763 | -101 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 7,864 | -33 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 7,897 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 7,924 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 7,973 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 7,999 | -94 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 8,093 | -52 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 8,145 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,491 | 1,494 | 21.35% |
| 1990 | 6,997 | -96 | -1.35% |
| 1980 | 7,093 | 204 | 2.96% |
| 1970 | 6,889 | 915 | 15.32% |
| 1960 | 5,974 | -83 | -1.37% |
| 1950 | 6,057 | 805 | 15.33% |
| 1940 | 5,252 | 411 | 8.49% |
| 1930 | 4,841 | 503 | 11.6% |
| 1920 | 4,338 | 822 | 23.38% |
| 1910 | 3,516 | -4,006 | -53.26% |