Hiller, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hiller, Pennsylvania
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Location of Hiller in Fayette County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Luzerne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 728.85/sq mi (281.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15444
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-34784 |
Hiller is a small community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Hiller is located within Luzerne Township. In 2020, about 1,258 people lived here.
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Where is Hiller Located?
Hiller is found in the western part of Fayette County. It sits in the northeast corner of Luzerne Township.
Natural Borders of Hiller
The community has some natural boundaries. To its east, you'll find Dunlap Creek. To the northeast, it borders the borough of Brownsville. The Monongahela River is to the northwest, which also marks the border with Washington County.
Getting Around Hiller
Pennsylvania Route 43, also called the Mon–Fayette Expressway, runs just south of Hiller. You can get to Hiller from Exit 26, which is Telegraph Road. This road then becomes High Street in the center of Hiller.
Using PA 43, you can travel about 16 miles (26 km) southeast to Uniontown. If you head north, downtown Pittsburgh is about 41 miles (66 km) away.
Size of Hiller
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hiller covers a total area of about 1.77 square miles (4.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.73 square miles (4.47 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Hiller?
The number of people living in Hiller changes over time.
Population Counts
- In 2000, there were 1,234 people living in Hiller.
- By 2010, the population had slightly decreased to 1,155 people.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population increased to 1,258 people.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 523 households in Hiller. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 357 were families.
- About 23.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half, 52.4%, were married couples living together.
- About 29.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- Nearly 20% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.36 people, and the average family had about 2.87 people.
Age Groups in Hiller
The people in Hiller are spread across different age groups:
- About 20.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 24.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.0% were aged 45 to 64.
- The oldest group, 24.9%, was 65 years old or older.
The average age in Hiller was 44 years old.
Income in Hiller
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hiller was $32,736 per year. For families, the average income was $36,650 per year.
The average income per person in Hiller was $15,142.
Poverty Levels
About 7.0% of families and 18.1% of the total population were living below the poverty line. This included about 29.7% of children under 18 and 18.7% of people aged 65 or older.
