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Hillsville

Virginia · 2,681 residents · 9.738 sq mi
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Hillsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
2,681
+3%since 2000
from 2,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+8%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,213
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,823
+7%since 2000
from $16,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,562)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(62)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other4%(106)
Diversity Score17.4%(466)
Diversity Score
17
+83%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
11.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsville, Virginia?

Hillsville, Virginia has about 2,681 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Hillsville, Virginia earns about $40,213 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 $107,000, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsville, Virginia?

About 14.3% 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 18.9% 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 673 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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