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Hill County

Texas · 35,874 residents · 958.858 sq mi
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Hill County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,874
+11%since 2000
from 32,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K38K1990201020202024Hill County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,615
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,938
+74%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(24,123)
Black5.7%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino22%(7,884)
Asian0.5%(188)
Other2.3%(839)
Diversity Score59.1%(21,203)
Segregation Score34.3%(12,308)
Diversity Score
59
+33%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill County, Texas?

Hill County, Texas has about 35,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hill County, Texas earns about $55,615 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 $112,200, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Hill County, Texas?

About 17.5% 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 12.5% 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 8,728 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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