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Hillsboro

Alabama · 407 residents · 1.881 sq mi
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Hillsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,494. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 201 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
−33%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+54%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3694835987138271990201020202024Hillsboro
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,494
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,010
+87%since 2000
from $14,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+91%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(84)
Black82.1%(499)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(199)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(48)
Black82.8%(337)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score34.9%(142)
Diversity Score
35
+7%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+121%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Alabama?

Hillsboro, Alabama has about 407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Alabama earns about $51,494 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 $140,000.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Alabama?

About 18.2% 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 5.0% 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 306 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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