Population 69,140 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hilliard
Household size in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Hilliard sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in the Columbus area as a whole, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Hilliard is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 32 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Hilliard (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hilliard
Renters in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Hilliard rent their homes (34.8%), the same as the national share. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Columbus area overall (38.7%). More than a quarter of owners (26.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hilliard: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Hilliard has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Only 21 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,011 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,211 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,702 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hilliard pays $1,702 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $757 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hilliard
Bachelor's degrees in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hilliard: 55.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hilliard: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Hilliard has a higher share of high school graduates than most Ohio cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hilliard
| Period | Hilliard | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Hilliard than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hilliard compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | 2.65 | 36.6 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,702 | 55.6% | 95.1% | 3.6% |
| Amlin | 3.11 | 37.7 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 2011 | $2,032 | 70.4% | 98.6% | 0.6% |
| Mudsock | 2.82 | 41.5 | 3.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 2005 | $1,547 | 58.0% | 96.9% | 6.4% |
| Upper Arlington | 2.45 | 40.2 | 4.9% | 29.6% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,580 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 2.1% |
| Lincoln Village | 2.41 | 41.7 | 10.3% | 36.1% | 12.9% | 1963 | $1,085 | 11.8% | 84.4% | 2.5% |
| Dublin | 2.54 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 39.7% | 6.1% | 1996 | $1,715 | 67.7% | 97.1% | 3.0% |
| Valleyview | 2.78 | 35.3 | 17.2% | 33.9% | 9.9% | 1955 | $1,370 | 11.1% | 73.1% | 10.6% |
| Galloway | 2.69 | 37.0 | 11.4% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,481 | 34.1% | 91.8% | 2.9% |
| Grandview Heights | 2.40 | 38.6 | 4.7% | 27.8% | 8.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 81.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% |
| Plain City | 2.99 | 37.9 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 2003 | $1,759 | 64.5% | 97.8% | 1.6% |
| Worthington | 2.44 | 43.6 | 6.4% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $1,411 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hilliard. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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