Hillcrest, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillcrest, Texas
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Village
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| Motto(s):
"A Place to Call Home"
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Location of Hillcrest, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 705 |
| • Density | 1,602/sq mi (618.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-33980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413558 |
Hillcrest is a small village located in Brazoria County, Texas, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a motto that says, "A Place to Call Home." In 2020, about 705 people lived there.
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Where is Hillcrest Located?
Hillcrest is in the northeastern part of Brazoria County. It sits right next to the city of Alvin on its western side.
The village is quite small. It covers an area of about 1.1 square kilometers (or 0.44 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People Living in Hillcrest
The number of people living in Hillcrest has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| 1970 | 650 | — | |
| 1980 | 771 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 695 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 722 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 730 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 705 | −3.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 722 people living in Hillcrest. Many families lived there, and about 32% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was 44 years old.
Education in Hillcrest
Students in Hillcrest attend schools that are part of the Alvin Independent School District.
Local Schools for Kids
Younger students go to Stevenson and Disney Elementary Schools. For middle school, students attend Alvin Junior High School. Older students go to Alvin High School.
College Opportunities
After high school, students in Hillcrest can also attend Alvin Community College. The village is part of the college's taxation zone, which helps support the college.
See also
In Spanish: Hillcrest (Texas) para niños
