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Hillsboro

Illinois · 5,902 residents · 8.628 sq mi
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Hillsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,293. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,902
+35%since 2000
from 4,359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Hillsboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,293
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,075 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,669
+7%since 2000
from $17,458 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,211)
Black1.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(52)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(287)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(4,655)
Black13.9%(822)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(220)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other2.3%(134)
Diversity Score43.3%(2,557)
Diversity Score
43
+559%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
30.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsboro, Illinois?

Hillsboro, Illinois has about 5,902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro, Illinois?

The typical household in Hillsboro, Illinois earns about $61,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsboro, Illinois expensive?

In Hillsboro, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsboro, Illinois?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsboro, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsboro, Illinois?

About 20.9% of people in Hillsboro, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsboro, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsboro, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,502 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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