Hill County, Texas

Hill County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 35,874. Its county seat is Hillsboro. The county is named for George Washington Hill, secretary of war and secretary of the navy under the Republic of Texas. Hill County is part of Central Texas, though not included in the Texas Hill Country.

Hill County
Hill County Courthouse in downtown Hillsboro
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°59′N 97°08′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1853
Named forGeorge Washington Hill
SeatHillsboro
Largest cityHillsboro
Area
  Total986 sq mi (2,550 km2)
  Land959 sq mi (2,480 km2)
  Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  2.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total35,874
  Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.co.hill.tx.us
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