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Hillsboro

Iowa · 163 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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Hillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−20%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+21%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051501952392841990201020202024Hillsboro
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,850
+16%since 2000
from $11,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(8)
Diversity Score
5
+99%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Iowa?

Hillsboro, Iowa has about 163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Iowa?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Iowa earns about $32,500 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 $36,500, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Iowa?

About 2.9% 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 31.6% of people in Hillsboro, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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