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South Boston is a town in Halifax County.
The community was named for Boston, MA.
The latitude of South Boston is 36.698N. The longitude is -78.901W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 430 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 8,222.
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$25,964National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our South Boston demographic reports
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4% of South Boston residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the South Boston ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in South Boston was $15,872, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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14% of South Boston residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Halifax County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Virginia
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Virginia
- Noland Country Fair Day - May 12, 2007
- Southern Virginia Harvest Festival - Sept. 29, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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Historic districts in South Boston include South Boston Historic District ... View historic districts
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- Post history questions in Halifax County genealogy forum
Median rent in South Boston, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $266. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $735.
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Libraries in South Boston include South Boston Public Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in South Boston include South Boston Gazette Virginian
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Halifax County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our South Boston political report.
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The average commute time for South Boston workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in South Boston include Holiday Inn Express, South Boston Days Inn, Super 8.
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