Hilltop, SC Demographics

A map of Hilltop's Population by Race

Hilltop, South Carolina had a population of 3,273 in 2020. It was 36.5% White, 39.9% Black, 3.9% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hilltop, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is the 134th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hilltop's White Population

1,195 residents of Hilltop identify as White, or 36.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Hilltop considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #375 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more White than neighboring Saxon (29.3% White), Southern Shops (31.6% White), and Arcadia (35.6% White). Hilltop is less White than neighboring Whitney (46.2% White), and Valley Falls (58.1% White).

Hilltop's Black Population

1,307 residents of Hilltop identify as Black, or 39.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hilltop larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #161 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more Black than neighboring Whitney (31.6% Black), Valley Falls (22.9% Black), Southern Shops (16.4% Black), and Arcadia (16.5% Black). Hilltop is less Black than neighboring Saxon (42.4% Black).

Hilltop's Asian Population

127 residents of Hilltop identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hilltop roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more Asian than neighboring Saxon (0.3% Asian), Whitney (2.8% Asian), Valley Falls (3.8% Asian), and Southern Shops (1.1% Asian). Hilltop is less Asian than neighboring Arcadia (7.8% Asian).

Hilltop's Hispanic Population

535 residents of Hilltop identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hilltop slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitney (15.5% Hispanic), and Valley Falls (10.8% Hispanic). Hilltop is less Hispanic than neighboring Saxon (24.5% Hispanic), Southern Shops (48.1% Hispanic), and Arcadia (34.6% Hispanic).

Hilltop's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Hilltop identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hilltop roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southern Shops (0.3% Native American/Other). Hilltop is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxon (1.2% Native American/Other), Whitney (0.6% Native American/Other), Valley Falls (0.6% Native American/Other), and Arcadia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Hilltop's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Hilltop identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hilltop roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Hilltop is ranked #323 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hilltop is more Multiracial than neighboring Saxon (2.3% Multiracial), and Southern Shops (2.5% Multiracial). Hilltop is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitney (3.3% Multiracial), Valley Falls (3.8% Multiracial), and Arcadia (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.