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Hillsboro Beach

Florida · 1,987 residents · 0.366 sq mi
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Hillsboro Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,766. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $450,800. With a median age of 66.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,987
−8%since 2000
from 2,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,429 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 5,910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.8
+2%since 2000
from 65.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hillsboro Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,766
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,096
+11%since 2000
from $56,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,800
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,245
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+116%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,110)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(109)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,755)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(149)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score22.6%(449)
Diversity Score
23
+350%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro Beach, Florida?

Hillsboro Beach, Florida has about 1,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Hillsboro Beach, Florida earns about $69,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro Beach, Florida expensive?

In Hillsboro Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $450,800, and the typical rent is about $2,245 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro Beach, Florida?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro Beach, Florida?

About 6.5% of people in Hillsboro Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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