Demographics in South Boston, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is South Boston?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,896

Male

3,458

43.8%

Female

4,438

56.2%

Median Age

45.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

41.2%

Black

55.6%

Hispanic

0.5%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

1.6%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.1%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

27.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

South Boston, VA has a population of 7,896 with a median age of 45.5. The racial makeup is 41.2% White, 0.5% Hispanic, 55.6% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.7%.