Hill County
Manufacturing Thrives in Hill County
Hill County has an established and thriving industrial manufacturing sector within the Heart of Texas Region. Located between Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco, and bisected by Interstate-35, Hill County has unmatched transportation advantages to allow shipping to all points through the United States, Canada and Mexico. Additionally, the county possesses an ease of access to air transport, with Hillsboro Municipal Airport within the county and the Waco Regional Airport, Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport all within an hour’s drive. In total, the advantages make Hill County a prime location for manufacturing companies to quickly and easily import supplies and export production.
The city of Hillsboro is the primary location for manufacturing companies within the county. Available properties and buildings, specifically in the Hillsboro Industrial Park, combined with access to ample resources, utilities and a talented workforce make Hill County an excellent location to bring any industrial manufacturing operation. As an area with fertile soils and ample water supply, Hill County’s economic history lies in agriculture, resulting in a hard-working labor force available for the manufacturing companies to draw on.
Like regions across the country, unemployment in McLennan County has increased somewhat in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Hill County had a total Civilian Labor Force of 16,521 in November 2020, with an unemployment rate of 6.8%, lower than the Texas total of 8% unemployed. In comparison, Hill County unemployment was 3.1% in November 2019.
Hillsboro is the county seat of Hill County with a population approaching 8,500. Read this article to understand the thriving nature of the Hillsboro manufacturing industry. For more information on Hillsboro, go to the Hillsboro Texas Economic Development Corporation.
The city of Whitney is the self-proclaimed “Getaway Capital of Texas.” Although a town of only 2,118 residents, the area offers ample vacation and recreation opportunities on Lake Whitney, a dammed reservoir of the Brazos River. For more information, visit the City of Whitney.
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Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hill County | 32,321 | 35,089 | 37,359 | 38,516 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 2,134 |
5-9 | 2,292 |
10-14 | 2,472 |
15-19 | 2,519 |
20-24 | 2,112 |
25-29 | 1,881 |
30-34 | 1,963 |
35-39 | 2,116 |
40-44 | 2,250 |
45-49 | 2,030 |
50-54 | 2,157 |
55-59 | 2,346 |
60-64 | 2,700 |
65-69 | 2,533 |
70-74 | 2,140 |
75-79 | 1,802 |
80-84 | 1,049 |
85+ | 863 |
18+ | 28,920 |
Median Age | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Race
Hill County | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 37,359.00 |
White Alone | 71.43% |
Black Alone | 5.72% |
American Indian Alone | 1.16% |
Asian Alone | 0.61% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.07% |
Some Other Race | 10.24% |
Two or More Races | 10.76% |
Hispanic Origin | 23.56% |
Diversity Index | 65.70 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Growth Rate
Hill County | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | 0.61% |
Households | 0.79% |
Families | 0.67% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 12,204 | 13,238 | 14,384 | 14,963 |
Housing Units | 14,624 | 16,118 | 16,919 | 17,510 |
Owner Occupied Units | 10,903 | 11,736 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 3,481 | 3,227 | ||
Vacant Units | 2,535 | 2,547 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Home Value
Hill County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $196,494 | $215,302 |
Average Home Value | $238,320 | $254,427 |
<$50,000 | 1,009 | 979 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 1,864 | 1,816 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,113 | 1,087 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 1,576 | 1,530 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 1,317 | 1,490 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 1,568 | 1,777 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 1,130 | 1,412 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 454 | 567 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 595 | 740 |
$1,000,000 + | 11 | 11 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 1,633 |
2000-2009 | 2,297 |
1990-1999 | 2,821 |
1980-1989 | 2,351 |
1970-1979 | 2,013 |
1960-1969 | 1,437 |
1950-1959 | 1,502 |
1940-1949 | 687 |
1939 or Before | 1,365 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Income
Hill County | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $61,547 | $67,576 |
Average Household | $84,720 | $93,816 |
Per Capita | $32,640 | $36,467 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Household Income
Hill County | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 1,196 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 1,034 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 1,477 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 2,002 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 2,658 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 2,071 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 2,210 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 989 |
$200,000+ | 747 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 15,366 |
In-County Residents | 8,640 |
Out-of-County Residents | 6,662 |
Drive Alone | 12,594 |
Carpooled | 1,600 |
Public Transport | 1 |
Work at Home | 867 |
Motorcycle | 17 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 149 |
Other | 135 |
Less than 5 minutes | 779 |
5-9 minutes | 1,750 |
10-14 minutes | 1,820 |
15-19 minutes | 1,584 |
20-24 minutes | 1,566 |
25-29 minutes | 549 |
30-34 minutes | 1,673 |
35-39 minutes | 554 |
40-44 minutes | 615 |
45-59 minutes | 1,757 |
60-89 minutes | 1,263 |
90+ minutes | 589 |
Average Travel Time | 29 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 11,285 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 76 |
Mining | 9 |
Utilities | 88 |
Construction | 1,293 |
Manufacturing | 532 |
Wholesale Trade | 296 |
Retail Trade | 1,806 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 159 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 6 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 11 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 103 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 450 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 70 |
Gasoline Stations | 235 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 18 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 262 |
General Merchandise Str | 492 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 285 |
Information | 105 |
Finance & Insurance | 252 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 174 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 15 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 63 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 147 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 295 |
Legal Services | 71 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 17 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 147 |
Educational Services | 1,701 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,117 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 105 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,238 |
Accommodation | 132 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,106 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 704 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 84 |
Public Administration Emp | 1,014 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Educational Attainment (25+)
Hill County | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 1,202 |
Some High School | 1,942 |
GED | 2,096 |
Graduated High School | 7,023 |
Some College/No Degree | 5,549 |
Associates Degree | 2,947 |
Bachelor's Degree | 3,489 |
Graduate Degree | 1,582 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 1,251 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 20 |
Mining Bus | 1 |
Utilities Bus | 8 |
Construction Bus | 73 |
Manufacturing Bus | 42 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 48 |
Retail Trade Bus | 171 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 24 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 2 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 15 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 33 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 11 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 21 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 10 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 25 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 27 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 41 |
Information Bus | 17 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 55 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 30 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 7 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 18 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 49 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 72 |
Legal Services Bus | 15 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 35 |
Educational Services Bus | 44 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 82 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 22 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 132 |
Accommodation Bus | 27 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 105 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 173 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 22 |
Public Administration Bus | 110 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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