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Hilda

South Carolina · 425 residents (2025 est.) · 3.07 sq mi
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Hilda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,600. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
+7%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+28%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:425 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3144074995916841990201020202024Hilda
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,861
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,329
+123%since 2000
from $11,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−6%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(399)
Black6.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(392)
Black12%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(15)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score35.4%(166)
Diversity Score
35
+99%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2017
from 43.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilda, South Carolina?

Hilda, South Carolina has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hilda, South Carolina?

The typical household in Hilda, South Carolina earns about $44,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilda, South Carolina expensive?

In Hilda, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Hilda, South Carolina?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hilda, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilda, South Carolina?

About 24.6% of people in Hilda, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hilda, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hilda, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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