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Hillsville

Virginia · 2,836 residents (2025 est.) · 9.738 sq mi
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Hillsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,000. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
2,864
+10%since 2000
from 2,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−14%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,836 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,034
+44%since 2000
from $16,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+5%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,489)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(87)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(248)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,625)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other5.3%(152)
Diversity Score19.6%(561)
Diversity Score
20
+106%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsville, Virginia?

Hillsville, Virginia has about 2,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Hillsville, Virginia earns about $58,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsville, Virginia expensive?

In Hillsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $159,000, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsville, Virginia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsville, Virginia?

About 22.4% of people in Hillsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 856 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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