Hilltown, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hilltown, Virginia had a total population of 302, the 535th largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Hilltown Quick Facts
How Hilltown Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 306 | 302 | -1.3% |
| Median home value | $106,300 | $110,900 | +4.3% |
How Hilltown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hilltown Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Carroll County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsville | 2,864 | $58,000 | 22.4% | $159,000 |
| Woodlawn (Carroll County) | 2,250 | $78,405 | 7.6% | $146,700 |
| Cana | 964 | $61,607 | 15.3% | $129,700 |
| Fancy Gap | 214 | $98,798 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Hilltown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dendron | 303 | $58,214 | $162,500 | 31.7% | 5.9% |
| Ivor | 301 | $61,250 | $194,500 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Painter | 305 | $65,000 | $158,300 | 17.3% | 6.2% |
| Wachapreague | 306 | $65,179 | $205,800 | 30.7% | 6.5% |
| Columbia Furnace | 307 | $34,401 | $300,000 | 17.9% | 10.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 302, Hilltown'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
Hilltown is a small community located in Virginia, within Carroll County. The total population is 302. It ranks as the 535th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hilltown is 63.5 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 36.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hilltown. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hilltown, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $383,700. 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Hilltown was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hilltown, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hilltown, Virginia?
Hilltown, Virginia has a population of 302 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hilltown, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hilltown — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hilltown, VA?
The ACS sample for Hilltown recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Hilltown, Virginia?
Hilltown's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hilltown, VA?
The median home value in Hilltown is $110,900.
How educated is Hilltown, Virginia?
9.3% of adults (25+) in Hilltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.