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Hills

Iowa · 913 residents (2025 est.) · 0.822 sq mi
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Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,333. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
974
+43%since 2000
from 679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:913 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4966267578871K1990201020202024Hills
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,333
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,488
+89%since 2000
from $21,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
+22%since 2010
from 0.248 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(658)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(850)
Black2.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(79)
Diversity Score28.8%(281)
Diversity Score
29
+341%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hills, Iowa?

Hills, Iowa has about 974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hills, Iowa?

The typical household in Hills, Iowa earns about $83,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hills, Iowa expensive?

In Hills, Iowa, the median home is worth about $240,200, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Hills, Iowa?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hills, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hills, Iowa?

About 8.4% of people in Hills, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hills, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hills, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 316 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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