Hills and Dales, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 259, Hills and Dales's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hills and Dales is a small community located in Ohio, within Stark County. The total population is 259. It ranks as the 1060th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hills and Dales is 54.4 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. 23.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hills and Dales is $181,250. This is 154% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 125% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.4%. This is 97% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $495,800. Housing costs are 131% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Hills and Dales is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hills and Dales is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.8% vs 2.5%).

Education

73.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hills and Dales in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 134% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 43.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hills and Dales, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.