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Hilltop

West Virginia · 528 residents · 0.654 sq mi
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Hilltop has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,167. Population has fallen 35% since 2019, a loss of 280 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
−35%since 2019
from 808 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
807 / sq mi
−35%since 2019
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
−8%since 2019
from 55.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
353477601725849201020202024Hilltop
2024397
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,167
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,191
−5%since 2019
from $20,214 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
10.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(529)
Black14.7%(119)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.8%(516)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(464)
Black4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score13.8%(73)
Diversity Score
14
−78%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
58.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hilltop, West Virginia?

Hilltop, West Virginia has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hilltop, West Virginia earns about $71,167 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 $67,800.

How educated are people in Hilltop, West Virginia?

About 3.5% 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 21.6% of people in Hilltop, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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