South Point Population

1900–2026

3,601

2026 projection

6.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Point. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,601-391.07%
20253,640-240.66%
20243,664-190.52%
20233,683-280.75%
20223,711-551.46%
20213,766-701.82%
20203,836-180.47%
20193,854-140.36%
20183,868+20.05%
20173,866-441.13%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

South Point has a population change lower than Lawrence County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Lawrence County−4.2%
  • South Point−4.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

South Point Demographics

48.6median age

Median age

Female48.2 yrs
Male48.9 yrs

Adults

2,622
673 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults1,949 other adults

Sex

Female 54.5% · 1,690Male 45.5% · 1,409

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 31 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Point Income

$80,341median household income

Median household income

$80,341

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$58,125

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.2%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Point Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%59%54%
Never married22%22%23%
Divorced11%11%11%
Widowed9%6%12%
Separated2%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201