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CITY · 2020 ACS

Hilltop

South Carolina · 3,273 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 $36,134. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,273
+4%vs 2021
vs 3,161 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,793 / sq mi
+4%vs 2021
vs 1,732 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+15%vs 2021
vs 33.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,134
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $36,781 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,124
−5%vs 2021
vs $19,168 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $100,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,031 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.0% in 2021
49.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−14%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(1,307)
Black39.9%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(423)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other4.7%(148)
Diversity Score81.2%(2,566)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(1,195)
Black39.9%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(535)
Asian3.9%(127)
Other4.8%(156)
Diversity Score85.7%(2,806)
Diversity Score
86
+6%vs 2021
vs 81 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−31%vs 2021
vs 18.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.8% in 2021
Female
47.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
Foreign born
7.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilltop, South Carolina?

Hilltop, South Carolina has about 3,273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hilltop, South Carolina earns about $36,134 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 $84,800, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Hilltop, South Carolina?

About 11.7% 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 22.2% 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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