South Boston, Virginia
South Boston: Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
About
South Boston is a town located in the county of Halifax in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,142 and a population density of 239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,519 inhabitants.
The town was created 229 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about South Boston
| Population : | 7,519 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Halifax County |
| Postal code : | 24592 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 434 |
| Area : | 34.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:03:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Boston is located at 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W (36.6987500, -78.9014000).
South Boston map
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- Official Website
Official website of South Boston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Boston decreased by 8.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,142 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,093 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,998 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,974 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,926 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,897 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,861 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,760 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,656 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,588 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,519 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Other Places in South Boston
1 South Boston Town Manager Office
455 Ferry St, South Boston, VA 24592 ➦ Show Map
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People born in South Boston (12)
People born in South Boston, including baseball player Michael Tucker, racing driver Ward Burton, soccer player Greg Vanney, .
List
- Jeremy Jeffress (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 21/09/1987
- Jamie Waller (American basketball player) he was born in 20/11/1964
- Calvin Duncan (American basketball player) he was born in 21/03/1961
- Ferrell Edmunds (American football player) he was born in 16/04/1965
- G.C. Waldrep (American poet) he was born in 01/01/1968
- James E. Edmunds (American politician) he was born in 21/06/1970
- Phil Meeler (American baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1948
- Edward R. Dudley (American diplomat) he was born in 11/03/1911
- Branch Russell (American baseball player) he was born in 09/10/1895
Schools in South Boston
College & universities near South Boston, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199324 | Piedmont Community College | Roxboro (NC) | 27573 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Boston, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
Post offices near South Boston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Boston Post Office | South Boston (VA) | 24592 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- South Boston , Massachusetts town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States with a population of 571,281 people.
Other cities in Halifax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Halifax County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 1,200 | Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ridgeway | 688 | Town in Virginia |
| Virgilina | 135 | Town of the United States |
| Scottsburg | 126 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Boston distances to largest Virginia cities
