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Hill Country

Texas · 942 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Hill Country is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $232,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $875,000. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 264% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
942
−8%since 2000
from 1,028 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
430 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+19%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386758139501K1990201020202024Hill Country
2024815
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$232,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,497
+40%since 2000
from $77,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$875,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
3.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(704)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(185)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score47.6%(448)
Diversity Score
48
+26%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill Country, Texas?

Hill Country, Texas has about 942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hill Country, Texas earns about $232,500 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 $875,000.

How educated are people in Hill Country, Texas?

About 75.7% 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 2.1% 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 96 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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