Hilltop, Texas
Census-designated place
Coordinates: 28°41′34″N 99°10′25″W / 28.69278°N 99.17361°W / 28.69278; -99.17361
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFrio
Area
 • Total1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2)
 • Land1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total287
 • Density229/sq mi (88.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-34130[1]
GNIS feature ID1852711[2]

Hilltop is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frio County, Texas, United States. Its population was 287 at the 2010 census.[3]

Geography

Hilltop is located in southern Frio County at 28°41′34″N 99°10′25″W / 28.69278°N 99.17361°W / 28.69278; -99.17361 (28.692830, -99.173601).[4] It is bordered to the south by the city of Dilley. Interstate 35 forms the southeastern edge of the CDP, with access from Exits 85 and 86. I-35 leads north 15 mi (24 km) to Pearsall, the Frio County seat, and south past Dilley 18 mi (29 km) to Cotulla.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hilltop CDP has a total area of 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, 300 people, 83 households, and 75 families were residing in the CDP. The population density was 251.5 people per mi2 (97.3/km2). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 84.7 per square mile (32.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.00% White, 21.67% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 90.00% of the population.

Of the 83 households, 57.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.6% were not families. About 8.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.61, and the average family size was 3.81.

In the CDP, the age distribution was 36.7% under 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,229, and for a family was $23,229. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $7,045 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,269. About 37.1% of families and 50.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 73.0% of those under the age of 18 and 60.0% of those 65 or over.

Education

Hilltop is served by the Dilley Independent School District.

References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Hilltop CDP (Frio County), Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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