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Hill Country

Texas · 985 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Hill Country is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $641,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 247% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
985
−4%since 2000
from 1,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+8%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386758139501K1990201020202024Hill Country
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,897 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,932
−12%since 2000
from $77,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
86.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.3%
US avg: 7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$641,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(827)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(163)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(390)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(744)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(189)
Asian2%(20)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score45.8%(452)
Diversity Score
46
+21%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill Country, Texas?

Hill Country, Texas has about 985 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hill Country, Texas?

The typical household in Hill Country, Texas earns about $172,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hill Country, Texas expensive?

In Hill Country, Texas, the median home is worth about $641,000.

How educated are people in Hill Country, Texas?

About 75.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hill Country, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hill Country, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Hill Country, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hill Country, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hill Country, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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