This was 6.1 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 64,104.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Hill for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,917 | 7.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 8,613 | 21.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,361 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,995 | 9.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,045 | 17.5 |
Associate's degree | 4,821 | 12 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,785 | 19.3 |
Master's degree | 2,963 | 7.3 |
Professional school degree | 537 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 295 | 0.7 |