Hilltop is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Hilltop has a 2024 population of 3,795. Hilltop is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 8.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,483 in 2020.
The average household income in Hilltop is $50,810 with a poverty rate of 17.65%. The median age in Hilltop is 36.5 years: 35.8 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hilltop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,657 | 54.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,135 | 37.12% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 80 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,013 | 2.36 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 437 | 1.12 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 308 | 3.33 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 215 | 3.15 | 21.9 | 78.1 |
| Male | 53 | 3.75 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 6.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 2.89% |
| High School Graduate | 783 | 38.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 493 | 24.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,089 | 856 | 119 |
| Black | 693 | 587 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 105 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 64 | 0 |
| Asian | 69 | 51 | 21 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,669 | $0 | $29,669 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,042 | $23,523 | $37,232 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,461 | $35,524 | $29,592 |
| Some College | $35,168 | $46,167 | $29,203 |
$32,461
Average Earnings
$35,524
Average Male
$29,592
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.77% of Hilltop residents speak only English, while 10.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 887 | 179 | 20.18% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 169 | 76.82% |
| White | 1,079 | 70 | 6.49% |
17.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.74%
Male Poverty Rate
20.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hilltop is Hispanic, with 76.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hilltop is White, with 6.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.04% |
| Some College | 12.52% |
| High School | 5.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.06% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,468 | $61,302 |
| Households | $39,432 | $50,810 |
| Married Families | $80,324 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,518 | $31,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
216
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 9.79% |
| Black | 61 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 25.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.31%
Born in Hilltop
95.62%
Native Born
4.38%
Foreign Born
2.84%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
95.62% of Hilltop residents were born in the United States, with 58.31% having been born in South Carolina. 2.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,795 | 271 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 3,524 | 271 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 3,253 | 92 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3,161 | -322 | -9.24% |
| 2020 | 3,483 | 0 | 0% |