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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hillsville

Virginia · 2,607 residents · 9.738 sq mi
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Hillsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,148. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,607
+30%since 1990
from 2,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
268 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 206 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+5%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,148
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,633
+31%since 1990
from $12,721 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
44.0% rent
2.7
+5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,994)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(100)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,489)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(87)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score9.5%(248)
10
+92%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hillsville, Virginia?

Hillsville, Virginia has about 2,607 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Hillsville, Virginia earns about $27,148 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsville, Virginia?

About 15.3% 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 16.4% 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 599 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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