South Hill
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
South Hill is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, with 4,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Crosse, 2.5 miles SE.
- 4,690residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.5 km²
- 476 / sq mipopulation density
- 23970ZIP code
About South Hill
South Hill is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,709 at the 2020 census. Located on major Interstate and U.S. highways, it has a full-service hospital (serving patients from several rural counties), a tobacco market, and several hotels. South Hill has a close relationship with the neighboring town of La Crosse. Kerr Lake, a large reservoir popular with boaters and fishermen, is a short distance to the southwest.
The Colonial Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Living in South Hill
- Median household income
- $66,023
- Median home value
- $242,700
- Median rent
- $1,132/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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South Hill had 4,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 476 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Hill at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.86 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7257° N, 78.1289° W |
| ZIP code | 23970 |
| Official website | southhillva.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5173904 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Hill
- La Crosse2.5 mi SE
- Brodnax5.6 mi E
- Union Level5.8 mi W
- Baskerville8.5 mi W
- Bracey10.4 mi S
- Ebony13.1 mi SE
- Boydton15.1 mi W
- Lawrenceville15.4 mi E
- Alberta15.9 mi NE
- Kenbridge16.2 mi N
- Lunenburg17.8 mi NW
- Gasburg18.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about South Hill
What county is South Hill in?
South Hill is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
What is the population of South Hill, VA?
4,690 people lived in South Hill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Hill, VA?
The ZIP code of South Hill is 23970.
What is the elevation of South Hill?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Hill?
La Crosse (2.5 mi), Brodnax (5.6 mi), Union Level (5.8 mi), Baskerville (8.5 mi), Bracey (10.4 mi).
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