Hill City Population

2010–2026

1,368

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hill City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,368-80.58%
20251,376+120.88%
20241,364-110.80%
20231,375-141.01%
20221,389-50.36%
20211,394-90.64%
20201,403-161.13%
20191,419-10.07%
20181,420-161.11%
20171,436-392.64%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hill City has a population change about the same as Graham County, and lower than Kansas and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Hill City−1.4%
  • Graham County−1.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hill City Demographics

39.8median age

Median age

Female38.7 yrs
Male40.4 yrs

Adults

1,163
343 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults820 other adults

Sex

Female 53.7% · 811Male 46.3% · 700

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hill City Income

$48,512median household income

Median household income

$48,512

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,805

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hill City Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%51%45%
Never married30%31%30%
Divorced12%11%13%
Widowed9%5%12%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201