South Boston, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,762
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
17.1%
Median Home
$132,300
Median Income
$42,311
Median Rent
$671
South Boston SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
9.5
South Boston, VA Crime Report
367
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,828.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
94.95%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Boston / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 367 | 4,828.3 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 368.4 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 26.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 52.6 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 250.0 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 339 | 4,459.9 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 52 | 684.1 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 281 | 3,696.9 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 78.9 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
South Boston, VA Cost Of Living
81
South Boston's Overall Cost Of Living
South Boston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | South Boston | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 83 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
South Boston, VA Photos
Rankings for South Boston in Virginia
Map Of South Boston, VA
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Population over time in South Boston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,762 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,828 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,887 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 8,000 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 8,037 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,069 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,104 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,127 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,169 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 8,202 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Boston
| Race | South Boston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 56.5% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in South Boston
| Gender | South Boston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.0% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.0% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Boston for adults over 25
| Education | South Boston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For South Boston, Virginia
| Income | South Boston | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.1% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
