Hill County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hill County is located in Texas with a total population of 36,664. It is the 84th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hill County is 40.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hill County is $63,147. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $163,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hill County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.