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Hills

Minnesota · 656 residents (2025 est.) · 0.63 sq mi
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Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,631. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
748
+32%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:656 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5386197007808611990201020202024Hills
2024748
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,631
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,837
+152%since 2000
from $15,824 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−1%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(560)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(664)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(39)
Diversity Score25.7%(192)
Diversity Score
26
+1357%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hills, Minnesota?

Hills, Minnesota has about 748 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hills, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hills, Minnesota earns about $78,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hills, Minnesota expensive?

In Hills, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in Hills, Minnesota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hills, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hills, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Hills, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hills, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hills, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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