South Hill, WA

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2023 Population

68,161

0.481% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/APatty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AMaria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

0.292% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.86%

9.27% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$109,235

5.33% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$493,800

11.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

33,466

0.192% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Hill, WA had a population of 68.2k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $109,235. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Hill, WA grew from 67,835 to 68,161, a 0.481% increase and its median household income grew from $103,707 to $109,235, a 5.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Hill, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.64%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.2%).

None of the households in South Hill, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in South Hill, WA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South Hill, WA was $493,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in South Hill, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.1 minutes. The average car ownership in South Hill, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Hill, WA is home to a population of 68.2k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 11% of South Hill, WA residents were born outside of the country (7.49k people).

In 2023, there were 5.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.2k people) in South Hill, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.84k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of South Hill, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Hill, WA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Hill, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Hill, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.2k ± 2.28k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.7k ± 1.15k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.84k ± 888

12%

Hispanic Population

8.2k people

12% of the people in South Hill, WA are hispanic (8.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Hill, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

10%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.8k people

As of 2023, 11% of South Hill, WA residents (7.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Hill, WA was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Hill, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,737 ± 477
Vietnam
1,079 ± 197
Gulf War (1990s)
924 ± 203

South Hill, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Hill, WA employs 33.5k people. The largest industries in South Hill, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,522 people), Retail Trade (3,578 people), and Educational Services (3,560 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($96,619), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,435), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,324).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

33.5k

2023 Value

± 1,513

0.192%

1 Year growth

± 6.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Hill, WA grew at a rate of 0.192%, from 33.4k employees to 33.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Hill, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,264 people), Management Occupations (3,861 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,796 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Hill, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33.5k

2023 Value

± 1,513

0.192%

1 Year growth

± 6.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Hill, WA grew at a rate of 0.192%, from 33.4k employees to 33.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Hill, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,522 people), Retail Trade (3,578 people), and Educational Services (3,560 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Hill, WA, though some of these residents may live in South Hill, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$76,042

Median earning men ± $2,210

$46,838

Median earning women ± $1,782

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($102,649), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,324), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,853).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,885), Wholesale Trade ($67,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,784).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

N/APatty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

N/AMaria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Hill, WA was $493,800 in 2023, which is 1.63 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $442,400 to $493,800, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in South Hill, WA is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Hill, WA have an average commute time of 35.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Hill, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Hill, WA is $109,235. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in South Hill, WA was Census Tract 731.22 with a value of $129,375, followed by Census Tract 731.26 and Census Tract 731.20, with respective values of $113,143 and $106,875.

Housing

Property

$493,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,975

$16,600

Median Property Taxes

±$979

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Hill, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Hill, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in South Hill, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Hill, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 731.22
Census Tract 731.26
Census Tract 731.20

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Hill, WA was Census Tract 731.22 with a value of $129,375, followed by Census Tract 731.26 and Census Tract 731.20, with respective values of $113,143 and $106,875.

The following map shows all of the places in South Hill, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$109,235

Median Household Income

± $4,515

22.8k

Number of Households

± 1,180

In 2023, the median household income of the 22.8k households in South Hill, WA grew to $109,235 from the previous year's value of $103,707.

The following chart displays the households in South Hill, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Hill, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Worked At Home (13.5%)
Carpooled (7.52%)

In 2023, 75.4% of workers in South Hill, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Hill, WA have a longer commute time (35.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.77% of the workforce in South Hill, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Hill, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Hill, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Hill, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Hill, WA (4.66k out of 67.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Hill, WA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of South Hill, WA has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 7.27% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 4.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1335 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1190 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,354 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pierce County, WA

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1,335 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pierce County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.01%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

7.27%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

4.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Hill, WA declined by 2.4% from 5.14% to 5.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Hill, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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