Hilliard, Florida | |
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| Town of Hilliard | |
 Top, left to right: Railroad and watertower, City Hall, Hilliard Middle-Senior High School, Hilliard Mansion, Hilliard Airpark | |
| Motto: "Aviation to Timber...A Community for Families" | |
 Location inNassau County and the state ofFlorida | |
| Coordinates:30°41′16″N81°55′30″W / 30.68778°N 81.92500°W /30.68778; -81.92500 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Nassau |
| Settled | 1881[1] |
| Incorporated | 1947[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Commission |
| • Mayor | John Beasley |
| • Commissioners | Kenny Sims, Lee Pickett, Jared Wollitz, Dallis Hunter, and Joseph Michaels |
| • Town Clerk | Lisa Purvis |
| • Town Attorney | Christian Waugh |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2) |
| • Land | 5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,967 |
| • Density | 538.77/sq mi (208.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 32046 |
| Area code(s) | 904, 324 |
| FIPS code | 12-30750[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284033[4] |
| Website | www |
Hilliard is a town inNassau County,Florida, United States; northwest ofJacksonville. It is part of theJacksonville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,967, down from 3,086 at the 2010 census.
Hilliard was named "2003 Rural Community of the Year" by former Florida governorJeb Bush, for its collaboration with theYMCA to establish a local chapter, which included a swimming pool and exercise facility.[citation needed]
The exact coordinates for Town of Hilliard is located at30°41′16″N81°55′30″W / 30.68778°N 81.92500°W /30.68778; -81.92500.
Hilliard is near the Florida-Georgia border, and within the Jacksonvillemetropolitan area.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Hilliard has ahumid subtropical climate zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 607 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,075 | 77.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,205 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,869 | 55.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,751 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,702 | 54.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,086 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,967 | −3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| Race | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[7] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,717 | 2,457 | 88.04% | 82.81% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 266 | 251 | 8.62% | 8.46% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 12 | 14 | 0.39% | 0.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 11 | 16 | 0.36% | 0.54% |
| Pacific Islander orNative Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.03% | 0.10% |
| Some other race (NH) | 4 | 4 | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 31 | 137 | 1.00% | 4.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44 | 85 | 1.43% | 2.86% |
| Total | 3,086 | 2,967 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,967 people, 1,202 households, and 883 families residing in the town.[8]
As of the2010 United States census, there were 3,086 people, 1,016 households, and 739 families residing in the town.[9]
As of thecensus[3] of 2000, there were 2,702 people, 966 households, and 705 families residing in the town. The population density was 491.7 inhabitants per square mile (189.8/km2). There were 1,066 housing units at an average density of 194.0 per square mile (74.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.09%White, 13.10%African American, 0.70%Native American, 0.48%Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
In 2000, there were 966 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% weremarried couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.17.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $34,531, and the median income for a family was $37,227. Males had a median income of $34,554 versus $23,713 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $14,683. About 11.0% of families and 11.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.
Along withCallahan, Hilliard is one of the major economic centers of western Nassau County. Its location on the railroad and at the intersection of several major roads (US 1 and County Road 108) have contributed significantly to economic growth. The area has significant stands of lumber used in the manufacture of paper as well as wood products. Much of the area land fortree farming is owned by eitherRayonier orThe Moyer Company.
Hilliard is home to aFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)Air Traffic Control Center, which coordinates most commercial and civilian air traffic for the southeastern United States. The FAA center is a major employer in Hilliard and there are many retired FAA employees who live in the area and enjoy the relaxed rural lifestyle.
Hilliard is one of many towns alongUS 1 that saw its tourism trade dwindle whenI-95 was opened. Logging is a major industry in the area surrounding Hilliard.
Because of specific soil conditions and a great deal of open rural land in the area, Hilliard was at one time considered by theDepartment of Energy as a possible site for theSuperconducting Super Collider; however, that never materialized.
Nassau County Public Library operates the Hilliard Branch Library, opened in the 1970s.[10]
As of 2024, the Mayor is John Beasley, and the Town Clerk is Lisa Purvis.[11]
As of 2024, the commissioners include:[11]
As of 2000, there are 680 residents, or 25.1% of the total population, who are enrolled in some type of school. 7.9% of those school-age individuals are in nursery or pre-school, 9.0% attendkindergarten, 44.6 are inelementary school (grades 1–8), 30.4% are inhigh school (9–12), and 8.1% are enrolled incollege orgraduate school.
In 2000, Hilliard has 1,651 residents who are 25 years and older. 8.8% have less than a 9th grade education, and 23.9% have between a 9th and 12th grade education, but no diploma. 38.3% have a high schooldiploma orGED, 18.8% have some college but no degree, 4.3% have anAssociate's degree, 3.8% have aBachelor's degree, and 2.0% have aMaster's degree or higher.
It is a part of theNassau County School District. Hilliard Elementary School serves grades K–5, andHilliard Middle-Senior High School is a consolidated institution which holds grades 6–12.
Hilliard lies at the intersection of County Road 108 andUS 1, which is also part ofUS 301 andUS 23 as it runs south from theSt. Mary's River toCallahan. CR 108 is known as Second Street while passing through Hilliard; at this intersection is the only complete set of traffic signals in the town. There is also a blinking yellow light approximately two miles south, at the intersection of Old Dixie Highway and US 1.
The sole railroad line within Hilliard is theCSXNahunta Subdivision, a formerAtlantic Coast Line Railroad line which runs from the Jacksonville Terminal Subdivision in Jacksonville to the Savannah Subdivision inSavannah, Georgia.
The Hilliard Airpark is a small, unpaved airstrip available for personal aircraft. This is a municipal facility, and has hangars available for those who want them. The Airpark can also be used as a landing site for helicopters to transport patients in urgent situations. The complex is located on Eastwood Road, across the street from Eastwood Oaks Apartments.
Nassau County Fire Rescue operates Station 40 in Hilliard,[12] as well as Station 90 River Road.[13]
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