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Hillsboro

Alabama · 608 residents · 1.881 sq mi
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Hillsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,714. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

608
−15%since 1990
from 713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
323 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 379 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+33%since 1990
from 26.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3694835987138271990201020202024Hillsboro
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,714
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,457
+54%since 1990
from $9,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
91.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
9.0% rent
1.4
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(73)
Black87.1%(621)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.8%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(84)
Black82.1%(499)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.7%(199)
33
+14%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Alabama?

Hillsboro, Alabama has about 608 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Alabama earns about $40,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Alabama expensive?

In Hillsboro, Alabama, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Alabama?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Alabama?

About 7.4% of people in Hillsboro, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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