Hilltop (Frio County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 688, Hilltop (Frio County)'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

Hilltop (Frio County) is a small community located in Texas, within Frio County. The total population is 688. It ranks as the 1154th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hilltop (Frio County) is 27.2 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Hilltop (Frio County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 51.6%. This is 274% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hilltop (Frio County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hilltop (Frio County) has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 39.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hilltop (Frio County), Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.