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Hill City

Minnesota · 613 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 $37,826. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
+28%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4404985576156741990201020202024Hill City
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,826
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,613
+25%since 2000
from $15,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(563)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.4%(39)
Diversity Score18.1%(111)
Diversity Score
18
+329%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill City, Minnesota?

Hill City, Minnesota has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hill City, Minnesota earns about $37,826 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 $81,500, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Hill City, Minnesota?

About 8.4% 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 22.6% 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 154 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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