CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Hills

Iowa · 703 residents · 0.822 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Iowa City metro area
Compare
The short version

Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $150,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
+4%since 2000
from 679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4966267578871K1990201020202024Hills
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,429
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,477 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,498
+16%since 2000
from $21,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hills on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(658)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(649)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(28)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(95)
Diversity Score
14
+107%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hills

Southport
Pop 873
Fort Braden
Pop 917
Avalon
Pop 886
Frankford
Pop 935
Places similar to Hills
Head to head

Compare Hills to nearby cities

HILLS VS
Iowa City
Income$58,546−23%
Home value$285,900+90%
Population76,229+8249%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLS VS
Coralville
Income$69,144−10%
Home value$298,500+98%
Population23,960+2524%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLS VS
North Liberty
Income$102,102+34%
Home value$303,800+102%
Population21,976+2307%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLS VS
Muscatine
Income$58,117−24%
Home value$153,600+2%
Population23,164+2437%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hills, Iowa?

Hills, Iowa has about 703 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hills, Iowa?

The typical household in Hills, Iowa earns about $76,429 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 $150,400, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Hills, Iowa?

About 30.1% 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 10.1% 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 45 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hills with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →