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Hills

Iowa · 863 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,083. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863
+27%since 2000
from 679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4966267578871K1990201020202024Hills
2024974
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(49)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(47)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.2%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.2%(140)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.1%(104)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(89)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(128)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(81)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(62)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,083
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,325
+38%since 2000
from $21,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(737)
Black4.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(50)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.5%(22)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan2.3%(20)
Mexican2.1%(18)
Colombian0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German27.2%(237)
English12.8%(111)
Irish12.1%(105)
American9.5%(83)
Danish5.9%(51)
Czech3.4%(30)
French3.2%(28)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(19)
Scottish1.6%(14)
Dutch1.4%(12)
Belgian1.3%(11)
Polish1%(9)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(8)
Welsh0.6%(5)
Italian0.5%(4)
Norwegian0.5%(4)
Swiss0.3%(3)
Romanian0.2%(2)
Russian0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.7%(187)
Married46.7%(195)
Widowed0.5%(2)
Divorced8.1%(34)
Women 15+
Never married36.1%(153)
Married45%(191)
Widowed7.3%(31)
Divorced11.6%(49)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hills, Iowa?

Hills, Iowa has about 863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hills, Iowa?

The typical household in Hills, Iowa earns about $62,083 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 $176,700, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Hills, Iowa?

About 24.6% 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 7.2% 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 205 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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