CensusEasy
CITY

Hillsboro

Iowa · 160 residents (2025 est.) · 0.579 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−41%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+27%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:160 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051501952392841990201020202024Hillsboro
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,214
+127%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−2%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hillsboro on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(10)
Diversity Score
8
+234%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+146%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 23.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+40.4 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hillsboro

Rayle
Pop 156
Manor
Pop 136
Mitchell
Pop 166
Register
Pop 171
Places similar to Hillsboro
Head to head

Compare Hillsboro to nearby cities

HILLSBORO VS
Mount Pleasant
Income$61,042+15%
Home value$160,900+193%
Population8,500+5213%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLSBORO VS
Fairfield
Income$51,311−3%
Home value$156,000+184%
Population9,220+5663%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLSBORO VS
Fort Madison
Income$50,705−5%
Home value$94,200+71%
Population9,935+6109%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HILLSBORO VS
Burlington
Income$59,000+11%
Home value$114,300+108%
Population23,336+14485%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Iowa?

Hillsboro, Iowa has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Iowa?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Iowa earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Iowa expensive?

In Hillsboro, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Hillsboro, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hillsboro with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →