Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hills, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

974

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%850

Two or More

8.1%79

Black

2.5%24

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%10

High School Diploma

29.5%222

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%73

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%107

Associate's Degree

18.9%142

Bachelor's Degree

19%143

Master's Degree

2.8%21

Professional Degree

0.5%4

Doctorate

1.9%14

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,200

Median Renti

$1,132

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%281

Renter-Occupied

35.8%157

Total Units

469

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%3

$50K–$100K

2.5%7

$100K–$150K

2.5%7

$150K–$200K

21.4%60

$200K–$300K

60.1%169

$300K–$500K

7.1%20

$500K–$1M

5.3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

16.2%76

2000–2009

6.2%29

1990–1999

15.4%72

1980–1989

7%33

1970–1979

18.8%88

1960–1969

6.8%32

1950–1959

11.5%54

1940–1949

1.7%8

1939 or earlier

16.4%77

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76%333

Electricity

18.7%82

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%15

Wood

1.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,333

Mean Household Incomei

$89,732

Per Capita Incomei

$41,488

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

658

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%11

$15K–$20K

0.9%4

$20K–$25K

3.2%14

$25K–$30K

2.5%11

$30K–$35K

5.3%23

$40K–$45K

3%13

$45K–$50K

1.8%8

$50K–$60K

10.3%45

$60K–$75K

12.8%56

$75K–$100K

27.4%120

$100K–$125K

10.3%45

$125K–$150K

8.7%38

$150K–$200K

6.4%28

$200K+

5%22

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

629

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

634

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90%Insured

10%Uninsured