South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia
South Boston is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, with 7,966 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverdale, 2.8 miles SE.
- 7,966residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.8 km²
- 610 / sq mipopulation density
- 24592ZIP code
About South Boston
South Boston, formerly Boyd's Ferry, is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Boston had a population of 7,966. It is the most populous town in Halifax County.
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Living in South Boston
- Median household income
- $44,052
- Median home value
- $171,200
- Median rent
- $760/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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South Boston had 7,966 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,966 |
|---|---|
| Density | 610 per sq mi (235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Boston at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Halifax County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,966 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.06 sq mi (33.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7118° N, 78.9134° W |
| ZIP code | 24592 |
| Official website | southboston.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5173712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Boston
- Riverdale2.8 mi SE
- Halifax3.5 mi N
- Mountain Road5.0 mi NW
- Cluster Springs7.4 mi S
- Scottsburg7.5 mi NE
- Virgilina13.8 mi SE
- Clover13.8 mi NE
- Nathalie15.7 mi N
- Milton, NC20.3 mi SW
- Clarksville20.4 mi E
- Roxboro, NC22.2 mi S
- Brookneal23.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Boston
What county is South Boston in?
South Boston is in Halifax County, Virginia.
What is the population of South Boston, VA?
7,966 people lived in South Boston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Boston, VA?
The ZIP code of South Boston is 24592.
What is the elevation of South Boston?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Boston?
Riverdale (2.8 mi), Halifax (3.5 mi), Mountain Road (5.0 mi), Cluster Springs (7.4 mi), Scottsburg (7.5 mi).
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