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Hillsville

Virginia · 2,884 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 $45,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,884
+11%since 2000
from 2,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+3%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hillsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,968
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,015
+26%since 2000
from $16,633 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
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
$115,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,646)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(101)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other3.7%(108)
Diversity Score20.4%(587)
Diversity Score
20
+114%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsville, Virginia?

Hillsville, Virginia has about 2,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Hillsville, Virginia earns about $45,968 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsville, Virginia?

About 18.9% 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 13.9% 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 876 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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