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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Hill County32,32135,08937,35938,516

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Age

Population2024
0-42,134
5-92,292
10-142,472
15-192,519
20-242,112
25-291,881
30-341,963
35-392,116
40-442,250
45-492,030
50-542,157
55-592,346
60-642,700
65-692,533
70-742,140
75-791,802
80-841,049
85+863
18+28,920
Median Age43

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Population by Race

Hill County2024
Total37,359.00
White Alone71.43%
Black Alone5.72%
American Indian Alone1.16%
Asian Alone0.61%
Pacific Islander Alone0.07%
Some Other Race10.24%
Two or More Races10.76%
Hispanic Origin23.56%
Diversity Index65.70

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Growth Rate

Hill County2024 - 2029
Population0.61%
Households0.79%
Families0.67%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households12,20413,23814,38414,963
Housing Units14,62416,11816,91917,510
Owner Occupied Units10,90311,736
Renter Occupied Units3,4813,227
Vacant Units2,5352,547

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Home Value

Hill County20242029
Median Home Value$196,494$215,302
Average Home Value$238,320$254,427
<$50,0001,009979
$50,000 - $99,9991,8641,816
$100,000 - $149,9991,1131,087
$150,000 - $199,9991,5761,530
$200,000 - $249,9991,3171,490
$250,000 - $299,9991,5681,777
$300,000 - $399,9991,1301,412
$400,000 - $499,999454567
$500,000 - $749,999595740
$1,000,000 +1111

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,633
2000-20092,297
1990-19992,821
1980-19892,351
1970-19792,013
1960-19691,437
1950-19591,502
1940-1949687
1939 or Before1,365

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Income

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Income

Hill County20242029
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 County2024
<$15,0001,196
$15,000 - $24,9991,034
$25,000 - $34,9991,477
$35,000 - $49,9992,002
$50,000 - $74,9992,658
$75,000 - $99,9992,071
$100,000 - $149,9992,210
$150,000 - $199,999989
$200,000+747

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+15,366
In-County Residents8,640
Out-of-County Residents6,662
Drive Alone12,594
Carpooled1,600
Public Transport1
Work at Home867
Motorcycle17
Bicycle0
Walked149
Other135
Less than 5 minutes779
5-9 minutes1,750
10-14 minutes1,820
15-19 minutes1,584
20-24 minutes1,566
25-29 minutes549
30-34 minutes1,673
35-39 minutes554
40-44 minutes615
45-59 minutes1,757
60-89 minutes1,263
90+ minutes589
Average Travel Time29

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees11,285
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt76
Mining9
Utilities88
Construction1,293
Manufacturing532
Wholesale Trade296
  
Retail Trade1,806
  
Transportation/Warehouse285
Information105
  
Finance & Insurance252
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing147
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv295
Legal Services71
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises17
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt147
Educational Services1,701
HealthCare/Social Assist1,117
Arts/Entertainment/Rec105
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,238
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin704
Auto Repair/Maintenance84
Public Administration Emp1,014

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

Educational Attainment (25+)

Hill County2024
<9th Grade1,202
Some High School1,942
GED2,096
Graduated High School7,023
Some College/No Degree5,549
Associates Degree2,947
Bachelor's Degree3,489
Graduate Degree1,582

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,251
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus20
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus8
Construction Bus73
Manufacturing Bus42
Wholesale Trade Bus48
  
Retail Trade Bus171
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus41
Information Bus17
  
Finance & Insurance Bus55
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus49
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus72
Legal Services Bus15
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus35
Educational Services Bus44
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus82
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus22
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus132
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus173
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus22
Public Administration Bus110

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27

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