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Hilltop

West Virginia · 624 residents · 0.654 sq mi
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Hilltop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,058. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2011. Median home value is $32,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+58%vs 2011
vs 394 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
954 / sq mi
+58%vs 2011
vs 602 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
−4%vs 2011
vs 47.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
353477601725849201020202024Hilltop
2024397
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,058
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,607 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,297
+44%vs 2011
vs $16,909 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+100%vs 2011
vs 0.283 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,300
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−47.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.4% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−41%vs 2011
vs 2.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(15)
Diversity Score9.2%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(582)
Black4.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.6%(35)
Diversity Score23.6%(147)
Diversity Score
24
+157%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.1%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 11.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
Female
64.9%
−13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilltop, West Virginia?

Hilltop, West Virginia has about 624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hilltop, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hilltop, West Virginia earns about $26,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hilltop, West Virginia expensive?

In Hilltop, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Hilltop, West Virginia?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hilltop, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hilltop, West Virginia?

About 30.3% of people in Hilltop, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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