Hilltop, Texas facts for kids
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Hilltop, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 283.7/sq mi (109.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-34130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852711 |
Hilltop is a small community in Frio County, Texas, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics. It's not an official city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 356 people lived in Hilltop.
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Where is Hilltop Located?
Hilltop is in the southern part of Frio County, Texas. It is located at 28°41′34″N 99°10′25″W / 28.69278°N 99.17361°W. The city of Dilley is right next to Hilltop on its southern side.
Travel and Transportation
Interstate 35 runs along the southeastern edge of Hilltop. You can get to Hilltop from Exits 85 and 86 on I-35.
- Traveling north on I-35, it's about 15 miles (24 km) to Pearsall. Pearsall is the main town and county seat of Frio County.
- Traveling south on I-35, past Dilley, it's about 18 miles (29 km) to Cotulla.
Size of Hilltop
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hilltop CDP covers a total area of 3.25 square kilometers (about 1.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Hilltop
The population of Hilltop has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 300 | — | |
| 2010 | 287 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 356 | 24.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 300 people living in Hilltop. The population density was about 97.3 people per square kilometer (251.5 people per square mile).
Age Distribution
In 2000, the population of Hilltop included:
- About 36.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% of residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hilltop was 27 years.
Education in Hilltop
Students in Hilltop attend schools that are part of the Dilley Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Hilltop (condado de Frío) para niños
