The population of The Hills City, South Carolina is estimated to be 1008 people, or 394 households and 244 families. The population density was 752.4 people per square mile, and the housing density was 375.4 people per square mile. The city's population was primarily white, with 82.9% being white, 9.6% African American, and 10.4% being from two or more races. The median age of the city's population was 35 years old. The city's gender ratio was 51.2% male, 48.7% female.
The Hills City incorporates a Mayor-Council style of government. Council members are elected to two-year terms and serve on one of the two wards. David Gray has been a member of the City Council since 1998. Tana Nichols was first elected to the council in 2001 and re-elected in 2005. The Hills City's population is mainly composed of white, middle-class residents.
A few years ago, civil rights groups and community leaders demanded the city crack down on shoddy housing conditions. It was the fault of landlords who were converting neighborhoods into slums. Irving Kirsch and Sidney Albert had become notorious for their shoddy housing practices. They started a contract buying initiative, marketed as "rent to own" but the tenants had no chance to build equity because they were unable to pay the rent.
The demographics of The Hills City can be used to plan future growth and development. The Census data is based on a variety of sources. In most cases, government surveys provide the information. In addition to Census data, there are other statistical sources that provide information on the community. The Richmond Hill Office of Economic Development provides additional socioeconomic data to the public. Using this information, a community can make better decisions about where to place new services and programs.