County · Texas
Hill County, Texas
Hill County, Texas. Hill County had 39,503 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 14 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 48217.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,874 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,328
Median household income
$64,591
±$2,693 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$179,200
±$9,564 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$946
±$49 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Hill County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 35,874 residents in Hill County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,503 for July 1, 2025, up 10.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,328 over 959 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hill County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,328 | 30,188,424 | +1,639 |
| Households | 13,767±320 | 10,992,816 | +775 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.06 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,434±53 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Hill County's population since 2000
From 32,321 in 2000 to 39,503 in 2025: up 22.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hill County?
Hill County holds 14 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Hillsboro with 9,036 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hillsboro | 8,221 | $56,083 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney | 1,992 | $48,571 |
| Itasca | 1,562 | $77,227 |
| Hubbard | 1,394 | $50,859 |
| BlumGEOID 4809004 | 383 | $53,750 |
| AbbottGEOID 4800100 | 352 | $103,214 |
| Mount Calm | 282 | $49,934 |
| Covington | 261 | $43,977 |
| MaloneGEOID 4846260 | 237 | $31,083 |
| Carl's CornerGEOID 4812895 | 201 | $81,250 |
| PenelopeGEOID 4856672 | 180 | $60,000 |
| BynumGEOID 4811656 | 171 | $83,750 |
| MertensGEOID 4847820 | 144 | $43,000 |
| AquillaGEOID 4803588 | 101 | $36,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hill County?
The median resident of Hill County is 41.0 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.1%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hill County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±0.6 | 35.6 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.1% | 39.7% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.6%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.8%±1.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.6%±1.8 pts | 17.1% | +3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7%±1.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0%±1.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hill County earn?
Half of Hill County's 13,767 households earn less than $64,591 a year (±$2,693), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,605 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hill County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,591±$2,693 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,851±$3,111 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,052±$1,178 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9%±4.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±1.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±1.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hill County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Hill County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,200 by its owner (±$9,564). The median renter pays $946 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hill County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,200±$9,564 | $283,800 | +$51,454 |
| Median gross rent | $946±$49 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±6.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,584±$92 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±2.4 pts | 62.6% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 16,434±53 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.2%±1.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±1.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0%±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hill County building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units across Hill County in 2025 (68 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hill County get to work?
79.0% of Hill County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Hill County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±1.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±2.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9%±1.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 14.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±1.6 | 26.7 min | +3.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hill County's census tracts?
Hill County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,871 (Tract 9606) to $78,365 (Tract 9607).
| Tract 960148217960100 | 4,674±497 | $78,176 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960248217960200 | 4,460±458 | $68,227 |
| Tract 960448217960400 | 2,272±393 | $48,851 |
| Tract 9605.0148217960501 | 3,726±443 | $57,379 |
| Tract 9605.0248217960502 | 2,379±404 | $69,063 |
| Tract 960648217960600 | 1,253±221 | $40,871 |
| Tract 960748217960700 | 2,283±338 | $78,365 |
| Tract 960848217960800 | 3,593±363 | $66,427 |
| Tract 960948217960900 | 2,233±294 | $47,853 |
| Tract 961048217961000 | 1,982±267 | $51,554 |
| Tract 961148217961100 | 4,111±351 | $71,741 |
| Tract 961448217961400 | 4,362±388 | $58,456 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hill County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 84th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th of 254 |
| Median household income | 130th of 253 |
| Median home value | 106th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 127th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 117th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 160th of 252 |
| Median age | 96th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hill County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.