Hilldale, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hilldale is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Luzerne County. The total population is 1,012. It ranks as the 990th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hilldale is 52.0 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 8.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hilldale is $98,583. This is 26% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 87% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $235,700. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Hilldale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hilldale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hilldale, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.