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Hill County

Texas · 35,089 residents · 958.858 sq mi
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Hill County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
35,089
+9%since 2000
from 32,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K38K1990201020202024Hill County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,293
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,554
+32%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(25,079)
Black7.3%(2,359)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(4,360)
Asian0.2%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(14,415)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(25,836)
Black6.2%(2,161)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(6,427)
Asian0.3%(105)
Other1.3%(441)
Diversity Score52.1%(18,264)
Diversity Score
52
+17%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill County, Texas?

Hill County, Texas has about 35,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hill County, Texas?

The typical household in Hill County, Texas earns about $39,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hill County, Texas expensive?

In Hill County, Texas, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Hill County, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hill County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hill County, Texas?

About 15.0% of people in Hill County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hill County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hill County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,943 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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