Hill County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hill County, Texas has a population of 37,328, the 84th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,591 and the median home value is $179,200. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Hill County Quick Facts

Population 37,328

Median Household Income $64,59190% MOE ±$2,693

Median Home Value $179,20090% MOE ±$9,564

Poverty Rate 14.7%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 41.0 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.7%

Cities/Places 14

Population 37,328 84th of 254

Median Income $64,591 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Hill County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,689	37,328	+4.6%
Median household income	$65,605	$64,591	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median home value¹	$127,747	$179,200	+40.3%
Median gross rent	$944	$946	No clear change (+0.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hill

$64,591

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hill

$179,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 29.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $946/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

26.0%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hill County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hillsboro	8,506	$56,083	20.0%	$157,900
Itasca	2,073	$77,227	6.8%	$114,800
Whitney	2,050	$48,571	23.9%	$108,900
Hubbard	1,327	$50,859	15.4%	$134,900
Abbott	470	$103,214	0.9%	$173,600
Mount Calm	439	$49,934	14.8%	$111,700
Blum	336	$53,750	30.4%	$68,500
Carl's Corner	298	$81,250	13.1%	$93,800
Malone	280	$31,083	48.2%	$117,600
Covington	274	$43,977	15.9%	$132,500
Bynum	236	$83,750	5.5%	$108,300
Penelope	235	$60,000	16.2%	N/A
Mertens	123	$43,000	10.9%	$88,000
Aquilla	79	$36,250	12.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hill County is located in Texas with a total population of 37,328. It is the 84th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hill County is 41.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hill County is $64,591. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $179,200. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hill County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hill County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hill County, Texas?

Hill County has a population of 37,328, making it the 84th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hill County?

The median household income in Hill County is $64,591 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Hill County, Texas?

Hill County contains 14 Census-designated places.