Hilltop, DE

Neighborhood

Demographics of Hilltop

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.0%

Households with Children

49.5%

School Enrollment K-12

613

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.6%
School Age (5-17): 26.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 23.9%
High School / GED: 54.5%
Some College or Associate's: 14.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.4%
Single Parents: 40.0%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 19.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 55.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 40.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 31.1%
Puerto Rican: 51.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 10.6%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 0.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.2%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 8.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 60.6%
Spanish: 39.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 8.4%
Elementary (1-4): 9.5%
Middle School (5-8): 7.3%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 0.8%
Not Enrolled: 69.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hilltop

Quaker Hill Historic District / West Center City

Shipley Run Historic District / Trinity Vicinity

Canby Park Estates / St. Elizabeth Area