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Hilltop

South Carolina · 2,950 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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Hilltop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,444. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $125,800. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,950
−4%since 2023
from 3,058 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,676 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−4%since 2023
from 36.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,444
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,432 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,910
−3%since 2023
from $24,676 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+10%since 2023
from 0.345 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,153 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+9%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,467)
Black37.1%(1,135)
Hispanic / Latino8%(244)
Asian2.6%(80)
Other4.3%(132)
Diversity Score77.9%(2,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(1,554)
Black36.8%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(98)
Asian2.3%(68)
Other4.8%(143)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,149)
Diversity Score
73
−6%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+5%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Female
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilltop, South Carolina?

Hilltop, South Carolina has about 2,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hilltop, South Carolina earns about $37,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilltop, South Carolina expensive?

In Hilltop, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Hilltop, South Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hilltop, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilltop, South Carolina?

About 17.0% of people in Hilltop, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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