Hilltop, Georgia facts for kids
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Hilltop, Georgia
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Location in Pike County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 254.68/sq mi (98.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-38866 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852875 |
Hilltop is a small place in Pike County, Georgia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts its population for official records. In 2000, about 401 people lived there.
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Where is Hilltop Located?
Hilltop is found at these coordinates: 33 degrees, 6 minutes, 14 seconds North and 84 degrees, 26 minutes, 2 seconds West. This is a way to pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hilltop covers about 1.0 square mile (2.55 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, about 0.96 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Hilltop?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 401 | — | |
| 2010 | 262 | −34.7% | |
| 2020 | 245 | −6.5% | |
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Hilltop was first officially counted as a CDP in the year 2000.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hilltop has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 401 people.
- By 2010, the population went down to 262.
- In 2020, it decreased a bit more to 245 people.
Who Lives in Hilltop?
In 2000, there were 119 households in Hilltop. A household is like a home where people live together. Out of these, 91 were families.
- About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (42.0%) were married couples.
- About 25.2% were homes where a mother was raising children without a husband present.
The average household had about 3.37 people. The average family had about 3.84 people.
Age Groups in Hilltop
The people in Hilltop were spread across different age groups:
- Almost 30% (29.7%) were under 18 years old.
- About 10% (10.2%) were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 26% (25.9%), was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% (23.9%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% (10.2%) were 65 years or older.
The average age in Hilltop was 34 years old.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hilltop was $22,188 per year. For families, the average income was $30,625.
- About 19.8% of families and 29.3% of all people in Hilltop lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
- A higher percentage of children (51.5%) and some older adults (20.0%) were living in poverty.
Education in Hilltop
Children in Hilltop go to schools that are part of the Pike County School District. This district has several schools for different age groups:
- One building for Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) students.
- One primary school for Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
- One elementary school for 3rd to 5th grade.
- One middle school for 6th to 8th grade.
- A ninth-grade academy.
- Two high schools.
The person in charge of all these schools is the Superintendent, Michael Duncan.
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