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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hill City

Minnesota · 479 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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Hill City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,308. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $36,800. Households here earn about 53% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

479
+4%since 1990
from 459 in 1990
1990 – 2025
430 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 412 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+12%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4404985576156741990201020202024Hill City
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,308
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,114 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,742
+162%since 1990
from $5,998 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−31.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.6
−22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
4
−76%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−55%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hill City, Minnesota?

Hill City, Minnesota has about 479 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hill City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hill City, Minnesota earns about $22,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hill City, Minnesota expensive?

In Hill City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $36,800, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Hill City, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hill City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hill City, Minnesota?

About 14.8% of people in Hill City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hill City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hill City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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