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CITY · 2010 ACS

The Hills

Texas · 2,472 residents · 1.074 sq mi
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The Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,060. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $457,400. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 172% 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%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,472
+66%since 2000
from 1,492 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,302 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+4%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024The Hills
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,060
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,941
+3%since 2000
from $61,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$457,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,421)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(149)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,200)
Black1.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(158)
Asian2%(50)
Other3.1%(76)
Diversity Score29%(716)
Diversity Score
29
+190%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Hills, Texas?

The Hills, Texas has about 2,472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Hills, Texas?

The typical household in The Hills, Texas earns about $135,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Hills, Texas expensive?

In The Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $457,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in The Hills, Texas?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in The Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Hills, Texas?

About 1.7% of people in The Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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