| Place Name | South Boston |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24592 |
| County | Halifax County |
| Area Code(s) | 434 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 8,127 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.16% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 54.47% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Virginia 5th |
| House of Delegates Districts | 60 |
| State Senate Districts | 15,20 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 42.76% |
| African American | 54.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.21% |