Editing Hilliard, Florida

{{Short description| Town in the state of Florida, United States}}
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|leader_name              = John Beasley
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|leader_name1             = Kenny Sims, Lee Pickett,<br>Jared Wollitz,<br>Dallis Hunter, and<br>Joseph Michaels
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|leader_name2             = Lisa Purvis
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|leader_name3             = Christian Waugh
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'''Hilliard''' is a town in [[Nassau County, Florida|Nassau County]], [[Florida]], United States; northwest of [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]]. It is part of the [[Jacksonville metropolitan area|Jacksonville, 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 governor [[Jeb Bush]], for its collaboration with the [[YMCA]] to establish a local chapter, which included a swimming pool and exercise facility.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}

==Geography==

The exact coordinates for Town of Hilliard is located at {{coord|30|41|16|N|81|55|30|W|}}.

Hilliard is near the Florida-Georgia border, and within the Jacksonville [[metropolitan area]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|5.5|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

==Climate==

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Hilliard has a [[humid subtropical climate]] zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

==Demographics==

{{US Census population
|1950= 607
|1960= 1075
|1970= 1205
|1980= 1869
|1990= 1751
|2000= 2702
|2010= 3086
|2020= 2967
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 and 2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Hilliard racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Hilliard town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hilliard+town;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Hilliard town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hilliard+town;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|2,717
|2,457
|88.04%
|82.81%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|266
|251
|8.62%
|8.46%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|12
|14
|0.39%
|0.47%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|11
|16
|0.36%
|0.54%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|1
|3
|0.03%
|0.10%
|-
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|4
|4
|0.13%
|0.13%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|31
|137
|1.00%
|4.62%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|44
|85
|1.43%
|2.86%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''3,086'''
|'''2,967'''
|
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|-
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,967 people, 1,202 households, and 883 families residing in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Hilliard town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hilliard+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 3,086 people, 1,016 households, and 739 families residing in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Hilliard town, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Hilliard+town;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,702 people, 966 households, and 705 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|491.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,066 housing units at an average density of {{convert|194.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 84.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 13.10% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.70% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.48% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] 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% were [[Marriage|married 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. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,683.  About 11.0% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==

Along with [[Callahan, Florida|Callahan]], 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 for [[Plantation|tree farming]] is owned by either [[Rayonier]] or [[The Moyer Company]].

Hilliard is home to a [[Federal 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 along [[U.S. Route 1 in Florida|US 1]] that saw its tourism trade dwindle when [[Interstate 95 in Florida|I-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 the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy]] as a possible site for the [[Superconducting Super Collider]]; however, that never materialized.

==Arts and culture==
Nassau County Public Library operates the Hilliard Branch Library, opened in the 1970s.<ref>"[http://nassaureads.com/locations/hilliard/ Hilliard Branch Library]." Nassau County Public Library. Retrieved on February 10, 2017. "Hilliard Branch Library 15821 County Rd. 108 Hilliard, FL 32046"</ref>

==Government==
[[File:Hilliard Town Hall.jpg|thumb|Town hall]]
As of 2024, the Mayor is John Beasley, and the Town Clerk is Lisa Purvis.<ref name=HiToHa>{{Cite web|title=Town of Hilliard: Town Council|url=https://www.townofhilliard.com/towncouncil|website=www.townofhilliard.com}}</ref>

As of 2024, the commissioners include:<ref name=HiToHa/>
* Kenny Sims (Council President/Street Commissioner)
* Lee Pickett (Council Pro Tem/Water & Sewer Commissioner)
* Jared Wollitz (Fire Commissioner)
* Dallis Hunter (Airpark Commissioner)
* Joseph Michaels (Parks & Recreation Commissioner)

==Education==

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% attend [[kindergarten]], 44.6 are in [[elementary school]] (grades 1–8), 30.4% are in [[High school (North America)|high school]] (9–12), and 8.1% are enrolled in [[college]] or [[graduate 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 school [[diploma]] or [[GED]], 18.8% have some college but no degree, 4.3% have an [[Associate's degree]], 3.8% have a [[Bachelor's degree]], and 2.0% have a [[Master's degree]] or higher.

===Educational institutions===

It is a part of the [[Nassau County School District]]. Hilliard Elementary School serves grades K–5, and [[Hilliard Middle-Senior High School]] is a consolidated institution which holds grades 6–12.

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
====Area roads====
Hilliard lies at the intersection of County Road 108 and [[U.S. Route 1 in Florida|US 1]], which is also part of [[U.S. Route 301 in Florida|US 301]] and [[U.S. Route 23 in Florida|US 23]] as it runs south from the [[St. Marys River (Florida/Georgia)|St. Mary's River]] to [[Callahan, Florida|Callahan]]. 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.

*{{jct|state=FL|US|1|US|23|US|301|name3=New Kings Road}}
*{{jct|state=FL|CR|108|county1=Nassau}}
*{{jct|state=FL|CR|115|county1=Nassau|name1=Old Dixie Highway}}
*{{jct|state=FL|CR|115A|county1=Nassau|name1=Kings Ferry Road}}

==== Railroads ====
The sole railroad line within Hilliard is the [[CSX]] [[Nahunta Subdivision]], a former [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] line which runs from the Jacksonville Terminal Subdivision in Jacksonville to the Savannah Subdivision in [[Savannah, Georgia]].

====Air transport====
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.

===Fire department===
Nassau County Fire Rescue operates Station 40 in Hilliard,<ref>"[http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/View/12963 Station 40]." Nassau County. Retrieved on February 14, 2017. "Station 40 Hilliard 37230 Pea Farm Road Hilliard, Florida 32046"</ref> as well as Station 90 River Road.<ref>"[http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/DocumentCenter/View/11730 Station 90]" Nassau County. Retrieved on February 14, 2017. "Station 90 River Road 3195 SR-2 Hilliard, Florida 32046"</ref>

==Notable people==

* [[Mike Alessi]], professional [[Motocross]] and [[Supercross]] racer
* [[Howie Kendrick]], [[Major League Baseball]] baseball player for the [[Anaheim Angels]]
* [[Daniel Thomas (running back)|Daniel Thomas]], [[National Football League]] American football player for the [[Miami Dolphins]]

==References==
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{{Nassau County, Florida}}
{{Jacksonville Metro}}
{{Florida}}

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[[Category:Towns in Nassau County, Florida]]
[[Category:Towns in the Jacksonville metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Towns in Florida]]