Hilliard, Ohio Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hilliard, OH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,912 | 11,799,428 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2703.1 | 263.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.06% | 0.23% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 38.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,991 | 4,857,236 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hilliard grew by 30.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,912 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hilliard is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.2% of residents. That is 5.1 points above Ohio as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,053 20.7% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,210 26.2% +5.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,697 19.8% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,429 11.4% -6.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Ohio, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Hilliard and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Ohio 50.8%
- Men 49.3% Ohio 49.2%
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Economy
Hilliard has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,702 | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.59% | 4.38% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hilliard is about 63% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $447,672 | $139,044 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,539 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hilliard is about 24.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,539 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hilliard spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,659 | $5,447 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,060 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,776 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hilliard is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hilliard has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Health
Hilliard has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hilliard | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Hilliard, OH Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hilliard, OH compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard, OH | 38,912 | $116,702 #3/3 | $447,672 #1/3 | 21.9 min #2/3 |
| Dublin, OH | 53,390 | $130,295 | $273,691 | 22.9 min |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 34,990 | $151,903 | $265,150 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hilliard, Ohio.
How big is Hilliard, Ohio by population?
About 38,912 people live in Hilliard, Ohio, in 14,991 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 35.7, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Hilliard, Ohio urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hilliard, Ohio has 2,703 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 31 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hilliard, Ohio an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($447,672 against $116,702), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,539 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Hilliard, Ohio?
Unemployment in Hilliard, Ohio is only 3.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Hilliard, Ohio?
54.9% of adults in Hilliard, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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