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Hilda, SC
Town in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
Population
468
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Hilda and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnwell County. PPP loans are for Hilda.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,891
4,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,043 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hilda, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
48.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hilda, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Hilda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GovanTown | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BlackvilleTown | 6 mi | 8.9 |
| DenmarkCity | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| OlarTown | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BarnwellCity | 7.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ElkoTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| KlineTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| SnellingTown | 12 mi | 4 |
| UlmerTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BambergTown | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| WillistonTown | 13 mi | 9 |
| NorwayTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SpringfieldTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| CopeTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| SycamoreTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| EhrhardtTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hilda, SC in?
- Hilda is in Barnwell County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Hilda, SC?
- About 468 people live in Hilda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hilda?
- Nearby places include Govan (5.5 mi), Blackville (6 mi), Denmark (6.5 mi), Olar (7.4 mi), Barnwell (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023