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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 2026 population of 7,721. South Boston is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,943 in 2020.

The median household income in South Boston is $44,052 with a poverty rate of 26.85%. The median age in South Boston is 44.2 years: 40 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.6 males.

7.7K
Total Population
591
Density (mi²)
-37 -0.48%
Growth

South Boston Population

South Boston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,721-37-0.48%
20257,758-37-0.47%
20247,795-8-0.1%
20237,803-45-0.57%
20227,848-51-0.65%
20217,899-44-0.55%
20207,943-23-0.29%
20197,615-46-0.6%
20187,661-102-1.31%
20177,763-101-1.28%
20167,864-33-0.42%
20157,897-27-0.34%
20147,924-49-0.61%
20137,973-26-0.33%
20127,999-94-1.16%
20118,093-52-0.64%
20108,14530.04%
20008,4911,49421.35%
19906,997-96-1.35%
19807,0932042.96%
19706,88991515.32%
19605,974-83-1.37%
19506,05780515.33%
19405,2524118.49%
19304,84150311.6%
19204,33882223.38%
19103,51600%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 40 years

South Boston Adults

There are 5,855 adults, (1,972 of whom are seniors) in South Boston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,398 (56%)
Male: 3,455 (44%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Boston includes 51.01% Black or African American, 42.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,00651.01%
White3,34942.65%
Two or more races2262.88%
Asian1491.9%
Other race1231.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1231.57%
White1031.31%
Black or African American831.06%
Two or more races750.96%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,92349.96%
White3,24641.33%
Two or more races1511.92%
Asian1491.9%

South Boston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Boston 's average per capita income is $43,524. Household income levels show a median of $44,052. The poverty rate stands at 26.85%.

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$88,542-
Families$54,947$73,923
Households$44,052$62,826
Non Families$24,460$42,848

$43,524

Average Income

$44,052

Median Household Income

26.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)