This was 16.1 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,503.
95.7 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 | 76 | 4.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 243 | 13.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 81 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 1.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 238 | 13.3 |
Associate's degree | 71 | 4 |
Bachelor's degree | 472 | 26.4 |
Master's degree | 299 | 16.7 |
Professional school degree | 122 | 6.8 |
Doctorate degree | 150 | 8.4 |